| Stock Yards branch | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Construction of the Stock Yards 'L' | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Closed | ||
| Locale | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 8 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Chicago 'L' | ||
| Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority (1947–1957) Chicago Rapid Transit Company (1924–1947) South Side Elevated Railroad (1908–1924) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | April 8, 1908 | ||
| Closed | October 6, 1957 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | ||
| Character | Elevated | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC | ||
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The Stock Yards branch was a rapid transit line which was part of the Chicago 'L' system from 1908 to 1957. The branch served the Union Stock Yards and the Canaryville neighborhood of Chicago and consisted of eight elevated stations. It opened on April 8, 1908, and closed on October 6, 1957.