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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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	  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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