For the past several years, CERA has planned inspection trips of various electric lines, generally in the greater Chicagoland area, but sometimes elsewhere in the midwest and other locations.
These trips are planned for the benefit of its members but are generally open to the general public. If seating is limited, priority is sometimes given to members. Usually, one trip a year is planned, either in the spring or the fall. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends are popular dates.
These trips provide an opportunity to not only “ride the rails” but to do so with others who share the same interest and in a spirit of collegiality. The trips in many cases provide the opportunity to inspect areas, ride equipment, and travel on trackage not usually available to the general riding public.
CERA makes a special effort in planning these trips to provide an experience that individuals on their own would not likely have.
Our Next Trips
As part of CERA's 70th Anniversity we have three trips planned.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Illinois Railway Museum
CERA Inspection Trip #203
Tour the Illinois Railway Museum, car barns, and enjoy trips on three rare cars never used in museum service (with specially arranged photo opportunities)!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
South Shore Line Inspection Tour
CERA Inspection Trip #204
Explore the historic South Shore Line and NICTD yard facility at Carroll Avenue.
You’ll be whisked as far east as Hudson Lake, in style, by way of our very own car. A discussion about the future of NICTD will take place at the yard facility.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Chicago “L” Tour: Old Meets New
CERA Inspection Trip #205
Get up close and personal with the latest developments on Chicago’s famed rapid transit system via a private, chartered train. This tour will focus on exploring both historic elements and modern facilities and passenger amenities on one of the world’s oldest electric railroads.
For times and pricing of the various trips, Please download the Anniversary brochure. The brochure also has a mail back form for making reservations.
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