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Date: 05/02/15 05:06
Amtrak on Day Two at Chicago Union Station
Author: run8diesel

The second Amtrak Super Chief awaits its late afternoon departure from Chicago on May 2, 1971.

Steve Zahn
Glenview, IL  






Date: 05/02/15 07:44
Re: Amtrak on Day Two at Chicago Union Station
Author: Englewood

Great shot.
 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/02/15 07:49 by Englewood.



Date: 05/02/15 09:59
Re: Amtrak on Day Two at Chicago Union Station
Author: The_Chief_Way

Yes, it is.
Note the lead unit is not "wearing" its ATS pickup "shoe."  Due to clearance
issues at the time at CUS, that device will be installed and tested at Ft.Madison, Iowa.



Date: 05/03/15 07:12
Re: Amtrak on Day Two at Chicago Union Station
Author: bnsfbob

The_Chief_Way Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Yes, it is.
> Note the lead unit is not "wearing" its ATS pickup
> "shoe."  Due to clearance
> issues at the time at CUS, that device will be
> installed and tested at Ft.Madison, Iowa.

The correct term for the axle-mounted ATS device is "receiver"

Bob



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