While we are on the topic of the loveable L trains, I cant help but mention this VERY informative site... http://www.chicago-l.org that deserves so much more notice.

It includes sections such as History of L Signage, histories and photographs about each of the stations (ie. Belmont), a whole section of multimedia with movie clips, video, audio and more.

If you ride the L often, then the news page may also be of interest to you.

Boy I wish someone would do this again as a Blog maybe? hmmm...

Ever ride the "L" and had something go wrong? The Weekly Breakdown was a journal, updated weekly on Sundays, that reports people's encounters and experiences on the "L".

It lasted from 1998 to 2000, check out theWeekly Breakdown Archives

I stumbled upon this little application, anyone found something better? more up to date?

FreewarePalm: Chicago "L" Train Maps v1.00

Type: Freeware
Min. Requirement:
• Any hardware
• Palm OS v3.0
• FireViewer

Description:
Chicago "L" elevated/subway rail system maps.
Includes B/W, 4-bit grayscale, 16-bit grayscale, and color maps.