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The year that the first elevated train operated in Chicago was 1892. That was over a CENTURY ago!
That may be the truth, but, if it was over a CENTURY ago, wouldn't that make it AFTER the Great Chicago Fire? (Started by Mrs.Leary's Cow) Sounds kinda fishy, if ya ask me, like the government was trying to make the Chicago people FORGET that awful night? Just a question, ya know? lol this is WikiAnswers.
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What is the train above the city in Chicago called?
The El, or elevated train.
What does el mean what talking about trains?
Elevated. Like the train system in Chicago.
What do you call an overhead train?
In Chicago they are referred to as El Trains (elevated trains).
What is the nickname of Chicago's train line?
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) officially calls its train system the 'L' (with single quotation marks). This applies both to the subway and elevated systems. Note that unlike New York City, it is not the "El." The set of elevated train tracks that operate in a circle downtown is called the Loop. The section of downtown inside the train tracks is also called the Loop and sometimes people improperly refer to the entire downtown area as "the loop."
What is the name of the Chicago loop train?
It is called the "El" because it is elevated and travels around the perimeter of the "Loop."
Who invented the elevated train?
The person who invented the elevated train is a man by the name of George Pullman.
What is the definition of elevated train?
An elevated train makes use of railway tracks that are above street level
What is downtown Chicago called?
The heart of downtown Chicago is known as the "Loop" because the elevated train tracks (the 'L') form a loop there. The Chicago Transit Authority's official name for its train system is The 'L' (with single quotation marks. It is not the "el" as in New York City.
What does L or EL train stand for?
It is Elevated.
What is the closest city to Iowa City IA with train service to Chicago?
There is no passenger train service of any kind to or from Iowa City. Megabus and Burlington Trailways operate bus service between Chicago and Iowa City.
Where was The Great Train Robbery first shown as a stage production?
''Alhambra Theater'' in Chicago
What tasks do navy seals do?
Train, train, train, train, train ,operate, train, train, train, fight and drink
