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missdaredevil
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 Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:53 am Post subject: el train |
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What is an *El Train*?
elevated railroad: an elevated railroad in a city ( informal )
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Bob S.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:12 am Post subject: Re: el train |
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| missdaredevil wrote: |
What is an *El Train*?
elevated railroad: an elevated railroad in a city ( informal )
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The "El" commonly refers to the Chicago elevated commuter train system. It is the opposite of a subway (or underground) in that the tracks are supported high above the city streets. Normal automobile and pedestrian traffic flows beneath it.
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