In 1930 the electric streetcar ruled Chicago. Though most people didn’t realize it, Chicago Surface Lines’ old reliable red cars were already on their way out. A streetcar line is basically an ...

Watch a video of Chicago Surface Lines streetcars in 1955.

If Chicago’s proposed $775 million downtown trolley system ever gets off the drawing boards and onto the streets, one veteran is ready to roll again. He is Saint Nelson, one of the last motor… ...

Here we have a Chicago streetcar — something that’s been gone from Chicago streets for nearly 70 years — passing in front of Wrigley Field. Once again, for your perusal, here’s the full ...

Like George Orwell’s “1984” newspeak, they now call streetcars “circulators.” Call it what you like, however, it is still steel wheels on a fixed track of steel in the… ...

In 1930 the electric streetcar ruled Chicago. Though most people didn’t realize it, Chicago Surface Lines’ old reliable red cars were already on their way out.