On Sunday, April 14, 2013, the CTA transferred the two Cincinnati Antique Cars from Linden Shop to Skokie Shop to clear up shop space for servicing Red line trains when the Ryan Branch of the Red line closes for a five months rehab this coming May. The closure will also close the 98th St. Red line shop facility, thus the need for additional space. The transfer also provided an opportunity to check rail car clearances and to assess rail car performance. To accomplish those goals, the cars travelled as far as the Loop 'L' before arriving at Skokie Shops. A special signboard marking the 90th anniversary of the cars was carried on the front. Dozens of passengers waiting regular Purple, Red, and Brown line service were surprised when the two 4000 series cars rumbled by them. The amusing story among some of the participants aboard the 4000s was, "If we stop and open the doors...would they get on?"
David Harrison