RTA Highliner press photo 1978
Bombardier press photo for the 1978-79 batch of Highliner EMUs for Chicago's RTA (operating the former Illinois Central suburban lines). Following the initial order of 131 cars from St Louis Car Company in 1970, these additional 36 cars were ordered from Bombardier in 1976 (by which time St Louis Car had gone out of business) and placed into service beginning in 1978.
Scan of a color print purchased at a recent swap meet.
RTA Highliner press photo 1978
Bombardier press photo for the 1978-79 batch of Highliner EMUs for Chicago's RTA (operating the former Illinois Central suburban lines). Following the initial order of 131 cars from St Louis Car Company in 1970, these additional 36 cars were ordered from Bombardier in 1976 (by which time St Louis Car had gone out of business) and placed into service beginning in 1978.
Scan of a color print purchased at a recent swap meet.