| This photo was taken on Labor Day 1973 during the national convention of the National Railway Historical Society and depicts a southbound excursion train operating over the Southern Railway BACK BELT through New Orleans City Park. The train originated at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal at 9 A.M., ran to Slidell, and was returning to NOUPT. It consisted of the 2-8-0 722, auxiliary water tender W.T. 51, and 14 cars. Since the locomotive did not have a stoker or a coal pusher, some lucky railfans got to ride in the coal pile moving the black stuff! |
| Date:
9/3/1973 |
Location:
New Orleans, LA |
Views:
2014 |
Collection Of:
 
Michael Palmieri |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Paul H. Oliver, Jr.
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| Picture Categories: Steam,Action |
This picture is part of album: PAUL H. OLIVER, JR. |