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How the Railplane Became a Forgotten Failure

In the 1930s, the Bennie Railplane promised to revolutionize transport with sleek, high-speed travel above the roads. But despite dazzling test runs, it collapsed into obscurity — here’s why ...

CTA celebrating 78th anniversary with vintage train cars from 1920s in Loop

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The CTA is turning 78 today and it's turning back the hands of time! Vintage rail cars dating back to the ...