CTA 'L' - 2024 IRM Snowflake Special ❄️ (ft. 2400s and 2600 series Work Motors)

On April 6th, 2024, the Illinois Railway Museum brought back its annual "Snowflake Special" event for the first time since the pandemic. The Snowflake Special is an IRM tradition that dates back to 1958 in which the museum rents a special CTA train to offer ticket holders an exclusive trip across the Chicago 'L' system. This year, a $60 fare gave hundreds of transit enthusiasts a trip on the Congress, Midway, Ravenswood, and both north and south side elevated lines aboard CTA's Heritage Fleet 2400-series cars and 4 cars of 2600-series work motors for extra capacity. The purpose of these fan trips is to help raise funds for the museum to continue its preservation of old transit and railroad equipment.
Enjoy this unique perspective of this special trip throughout that day, both from the ground and from the air! Special thanks to all who collaborated in the making of this video and those who made it all possible.
Zachary Swank: / @zackabosssss2
ncsrailfan (thumbnail): / @ncsrailfan7460
DISCLAIMER: Some scenes in this video were filmed using a small drone to provide a unique, never before seen perspective for all transit lovers. Please do not attempt to recreate any of the actions seen here at home. Always be responsible and follow FAA's regulations before attempting to fly a drone.

[@ChrisFisher-hz5cy]

In 20-30 yrs, people will appreciate the videos you take. Kinda like the cta videos of the 1970s and 1980s. Great job

[@user-gk8gg1zt7l]

Nice video, Like ! ! !

[@trains_worldwide]

I suspected you were the guy with a drone. I'm pretty sure I was on the same Blue Line train as you and I was surprised you got off at Racine. Now I know why.
I saw you again several times throughout the day. I'm also on that Purple Line train at Howard lol, headed back home

[@Chitwn81]

I was there. Awesome footage. Love the 2400s as they are my favorite series by far.

[@Heritage_railfan]

Great video man!

[@locoooo.]

R.I.P. Drone - April 2024
Resurrection - April 2024

[@Zj2030]

The drone falling 😂😂😂

[@bokctwochains_g684]

Man i luv good times of 2600 and 2400 rolling together same how 2600 and 3200 rolling together as on blue and brown line tho i luv dat moment just like da good old days by da way i like yo drone its pretty cool💪🏾🤟🏾🙏🏽💯🔥🚃🚃🚃

[@adrianwitzburg4140]

When the Blue Line becomes 100% 7000 series do you think the 3200 series will return to the Orange line?

[@FlameEmpire101]

how did the dog get on the green line train tracks ?

[@RaisedLetter]

Is this a yearly occasion?

[@ChrisFisher-hz5cy]

2489 had enough running for one day I see.....WHITE LIGHT

[@iwouldliketoorderanumber1b79]

A lot of nice shots throughout the vid. Still wondering how the dog got on the elevated tracks.