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GEC Alsthom VAL 256 Light Rail Passenger Train Car #12 (3 of 15)

PublicSurplusVehicles📍Chicago, IL

Current bid:

$400

Time Left

3d 12h

Ends Sep 30, 2026

Market demand: Vehicles in Illinois sell about 93% of the time, typically ~20 bids. Based on 869 completed sales over the last year.

Seller

City of Chicago

Condition: As-is

Full Description

Condition: UNKNOWN NOTE: The City of Chicago is selling a total of 15 train cars. This auction listing is for #12 train car only. Approx. Dimensions: 45 ft (L) 9 ft (W) 12 ft (H) Overall length: Approximately 45 feet, measured from coupler face to coupler face. Length excluding couplers: Approximately 42 feet. Approximate Weight: Each car weighs approximately 40,000 lbs. Keys: All train cars use the same key set . Keys will be provided to the winning bidder. Manufacturing Years: 1988 1990. Pickup of Train Cars by the Winning Bidder: Pickup location: Chicago O Hare International Airport Taft Avenue Storage Area (map attached). The winning bidder is responsible for loading, transporting, and off-loading the train car. The winning bidder must supply all necessary labor, equipment, and transport vehicles . The train car must be removed from the staging area within 10 days of executing the Right of Entry (ROE). Inspection by appointment only: Available at the Taft Staging Area between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. CST . (See attached map.) Inspection & Pickup Contact: Rob Diaz (CDA) Phone: (773) 686-3411 Email: Roberto.Diaz2@cityofchicago.org A 48-hour notice is required for all inspection and pick-up appointments. Additional Information *The City of Chicago will attempt to provide the train cars in a state that is free of hazardous components and conditions. The City of Chicago cannot be held responsible for any hazardous components or conditions that may inadvertently exist in one or more train cars. The information listed above is all we have available on the item(s) for sale. We encourage all interested parties to view the items before bidding, as specified in our terms and conditions. Photos are a sample representation of the Rail Cars being offered for auction. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the Rail Cars prior to bidding. IMPORTANT: Payments must be made either by credit card through this website or by cash, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Money gram or credit card at one of the following four Revenue Payment Center locations : Payment Centers - 4770 South Kedzie - 4445 North Pulaski - 2006 East 95th Street 9:00am - 5:30pm (M-F) City Hall 121 North LaSalle, Room 107A 9:00am - 5:00pm (M-F) You must provide your Payment Center Receipt along with your Public Surplus Winning Bidder Notification and signed Affidavit at time of equipment pick-up. IMPORTANT: Third (3rd) party payments are not accepted on any auctions. The winning bidder MUST make payment!

Pickup / shipping information

Chicago, IL 60666

City of Chicago

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