When the CTA 4000's were taken out of service in the middle/late 70's, they were put up for sale at bargain prices. Several trolley museums across the country bought them. IRM acquired several for preservation, of course, and many more to be scrapped for parts or for possible resale. Nick's unique flair for salesmanship led to the creation of a used L car lot. You had to be there. If you weren't, you can still watch this video of Honest Nick in action.
And as you'll see, for a while, we also had the world's only 4000 gate car. This is just a sampling of Bill Wulfert's slides of 4000's at IRM -- enjoy!
And as you'll see, for a while, we also had the world's only 4000 gate car. This is just a sampling of Bill Wulfert's slides of 4000's at IRM -- enjoy!
S-350 (4318) + 4279 at Honest Nick's L Car City: (Apr 79)
4290, 4253 (Jul 79)
S-313 Wheel Car (Dec 81)
4253 with gate, at IRM (Jul 84)
S-368 (4386) and 4253 (Jun 85)
4253 (Jun 85)
4253 just after last trip: (Jun 85)
4253 on carline: (Jun 85)
4253 scrapping (Aug 13, 88)
4253 end falling off:
4146 with new end: (Jun 89)
