On a typically hot and muggy August day, NOPB 151 switches cars at their France Yard in New Orleans East.
Waiting for the sun to set before starting its work, at the eastern edge of the French Quarter.
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At one time, there were two more tracks to the right of the ones you see here. They were removed a few years back and now have become overgrown. This scene is between the Audubon Zoo and the MS.... (more)
Backing into KCS's yard, NOPB 2002 passes over Cold Storage Road. This underpass floods often. Seeing the water up to the 4 foot level on the marker is not uncommon.
Entering KCS's yard from the wye. This local will pull forward over the hump and then back into the yard.
Crossing Oak St. with a long local consist heading for the river front.
Local headed by 152 "Mardi Gras" crosses Jefferson Hwy. (HWY 90) near South Port.
NOPB 151 "Creole Belle" and NOPB 153 "Lagniappe" idle along France Rd.
Idling on a spur along side France Rd.
NOPB 2002 "Crescent" sits idle on a spur off of Leak Ave.
This NOPB train has stopped near the French Quarter. Folks couldn't wait for the train to clear so they began to climb over. Good thing to teach the kids. A huge crowd in the distance can be seen ... (more)
Train stopped briefly as crew member ran across the street for a soda at a convenience store.
Luxury inside of New Orleans Public Belt Business Car
