| 553 | |
|---|---|
 Car 553 leaving Ravinia station in Highland Park, Illinois on June 29, 2018, in its original C&NW paint scheme. | |
| Manufacturer | American Car and Foundry Company |
| Constructed | 1949 |
| Refurbished | 1961 |
| Specifications | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Car 553 is a privately owned railroad passenger car. It operated exclusively on Metra's Union Pacific North Line in Northeastern Illinois, and was the last privately-owned membership-based commuter rail car operating in the United States.[1]
- ^ Sweet, David (2019-02-01). "Members Only". Forest Bluff Magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2021-09-20.