"Trolley pans" ...

Was the late George Krambles responsible for the use of trolley pans on the original "Skokie Swift" cars?

Were they used on any other routes?

I believe George Krambles did design the trolley pans.

They were only used on the Swift -- Evanston and Lake Street used regular trolley poles until they were converted to third rail.

MikeF:

Thanks. I had a feeling that was the case.

According to Wikipedia, he did.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Lin ... Authority)

Select Chicago and if you do a find on "pan trolley" it'll take you right to the section.