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Viewing Album:  New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB)
 
By:William Lang
Dates:7/17/2009 - 7/17/2009
Album Info:The Public Belt is a city owned RR, that began operations in 1908. It also owns and operates the Huey Long Bridge.
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NOPB turntable July 1925
Title:  NOPB turntable July 1925
Description:  NOPB photo of new Terminal and NOPB 20, a Baldwin 0-6-0 engine
Photo Date:  7/14/1925  Upload Date: 7/20/2009 9:35:47 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang Collection
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NOPB 20(0-6-0)
Views:  1290   Comments: 0
Reconstructed News Article -NOPB Engine Terminal Opens
Title:  Reconstructed News Article -NOPB Engine Terminal Opens
Description:  Re-typed text based on Picayune Article
Photo Date:  7/19/1925  Upload Date: 7/20/2009 9:29:46 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang Collection
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  577   Comments: 0
Huey Long Bridge Construction
Title:  Huey Long Bridge Construction
Description:  Pier IV construction 4 days after a serious blow-in of the caisson. No injuries were involved and about one month of repairs/reconstruction resulted. The bridge was started 12/31/1932 and completed 12/16/1935.
Photo Date:  7/30/1934  Upload Date: 3/17/2010 10:59:03 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  NOPB archive
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  653   Comments: 2
Detail of 1939 Survey Map - Industrial Canal Tracks
Title:  Detail of 1939 Survey Map - Industrial Canal Tracks
Description:  NOPB Claiborne Yard and Substation with the new GM&N Canal Yard to the north and SOUs Oliver Yard (NONE Press Street) to the west.
Photo Date:  1/1/1939  Upload Date: 1/29/2010 2:25:19 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  655   Comments: 0
NOPB Baldwins working industry siding
Title:  NOPB Baldwins working industry siding
Description:  NOPB 44/51 at Flintkote siding near Industrial Canal in 1970 (no exact date)
Photo Date:  6/15/1970  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 11:41:52 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  James Selzer
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 44(DS44-660) NOPB 51(S8)
Views:  1634   Comments: 0
NOPB Repair Shops Engine Service Area at Claiborne
Title:  NOPB Repair Shops Engine Service Area at Claiborne
Description:  The second of two Baldwin S12 engines purchased new in December 1955 ($102,500), NOPB 62 (sn 76121) is at the old Repair Shops and Substation at the present Claiborne Yard Area between St Claude and Florida Avenues. Galvez Street Wharf is seen in the background with a P&LE boxcar.
Photo Date:  10/15/1970  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 11:00:35 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  James Selzer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NOPB 62(S12)
Views:  1255   Comments: 1
NOPB 62 crossing Florida Avenue Canal
Title:  NOPB 62 crossing Florida Avenue Canal
Description:  Nearing the end of service for NOPB, Baldwin S12 62 moves across the Florida Avenue Canal
Photo Date:  7/15/1971  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 12:58:23 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  James Selzer
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 62(S12)
Views:  1262   Comments: 1
NOPB Baldwin S12d
Title:  NOPB Baldwin S12d
Description:  NOPB 61, Baldwin S12, sn 76120, at engine yard off Tchoupitoulas. The NOPB began repainting their switchers to a red scheme in 1971, about the same time the remaining Baldwin diesels were retired. Engine 62, likely was the only Baldwin repainted to red and was sold to Cargill in June 1975.
Photo Date:  6/15/1972  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 12:54:51 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  James Selzer
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NOPB 61(S12)
Views:  975   Comments: 2
NOPB EMD Switchers at Work
Title:  NOPB EMD Switchers at Work
Description:  NOPB 106 and 151/153 in Cotton Warehouse Yard. The old office will soon be replaced by a Yardmaster Building and car repair shed.
Photo Date:  7/4/1996  Upload Date: 9/11/2009 1:07:12 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NOPB 106(SW1000) NOPB 153(SW1500) NOPB 151(SW1500)
Views:  593   Comments: 0
NOPB Claiborne Yard
Title:  NOPB Claiborne Yard
Description:  Pre-Katrina view of Claiborne Yard
Photo Date:  7/4/1996  Upload Date: 9/11/2009 1:08:24 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  385   Comments: 0
NOPB train moving through France Road Terminal.
Title:  NOPB train moving through France Road Terminal.
Description:  A typical view in 1998 of a NOPB train running next to France Road and heavy intermodal truck traffic. The NOPB power are leased unit, the lead SW1200, a Residco Houston Belt and Terminal 36, and 1732, originally Seaboard Airline GP9 1035, now Progress Rail GP16 from CSX.
Photo Date:  4/7/1998  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 1:38:11 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  HBT 36(SW1200) NOPB 1732(GP16)
Views:  1049   Comments: 1
France Road Aerial View
Title:  France Road Aerial View
Description:  Slightly blurred view from commercial jet of France Road Terminal and NOPB tracks. NOPB France Yard is at the top of the image with the mainline "belt track" running through the large Sealand intermodal complex. Other pictures in this album will show 1998 ground level and 2005 post-Katrina impacts in this area.
Photo Date:  5/1/1998  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 1:28:42 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  372   Comments: 0
NOPB EMD Switchers - 1998
Title:  NOPB EMD Switchers - 1998
Description:  NOPB SW1000 and SW1500 at Engine Terminal tracks
Photo Date:  5/4/1998  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 2:04:10 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NOPB 106(SW1000) NOPB 153(SW1500) ATSF 902(C40-8W)
Views:  881   Comments: 0
France Road Terminal
Title:  France Road Terminal
Description:  France Road area in 1998 was a transportation complex of sea-land operations and rail operations. Historically, the GM&O yard within this general area; now the NOPB has France Yard.
Photo Date:  5/16/1998  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 1:57:33 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  377   Comments: 0
NOPB Roundhouse October 1971
Title:  NOPB Roundhouse October 1971
Description:  Two of the Belt's Baldwins in for service. NOPB 47 and 48 are DS44-660's. For roughly 50 years the Belts roster was entirely Baldwin built steam and diesel models.
Photo Date:  5/24/1998  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 1:58:59 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  Jim Selzer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NOPB 47(DS44-660) NOPB 48(DS44-660)
Views:  1178   Comments: 0
New Orleans Public Belt
Title:  New Orleans Public Belt
Description:  Old sign on roundhouse replaced before the 100th year celebration in 2008
Photo Date:  5/24/1998  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 1:51:31 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  268   Comments: 0
NOPB Huey Long Bridge MOW motor car train
Title:  NOPB Huey Long Bridge MOW motor car train
Description:  Track gang motor car 39
Photo Date:  7/25/1998  Upload Date: 12/26/2009 11:10:44 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  358   Comments: 1
NOPB KCS Job passing West Yard engine house.
Title:  NOPB KCS Job passing West Yard engine house.
Description:  Leased power 1732 (GP16) and 6 (SW1200) roll past the KCS West Yard engine house. Progress Rail 1732 and Residco Houston Belt & Terminal 36 were short-term leased power during 1997-98 soon to be replaced by new Boise engines. Engine 1732 (sn 22632) was built October 1956, as Seaboard Air Line 1961 (GP9), rebuilt as a GP16 in 1981 and retired by CSX (CSX 1732) in 1993.
Photo Date:  8/23/1998  Upload Date: 12/26/2009 11:15:16 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NOPB 1732(GP16) HBT 36(SW1200) KCS 4031(GP38-2) KCS 4764(GP40-3) KCS 4716(GP40-2LW)
Views:  1498   Comments: 1
NOPB Job 103 at Port of New Orleans
Title:  NOPB Job 103 at Port of New Orleans
Description:  Public Belt Job 103 with 152/1732 running east of Napoleon Ave
Photo Date:  10/25/1998  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 11:45:19 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 152(SW1500) NOPB 1732(GP16)
Views:  890   Comments: 0
NOPB Riverfront Tracks
Title:  NOPB Riverfront Tracks
Description:  View from NOPB 2001 of Celeste Street Warehouse
Photo Date:  1/18/1999  Upload Date: 12/26/2009 10:58:39 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  357   Comments: 1
Remnants of Race Yard
Title:  Remnants of Race Yard
Description:  View of Race Yard area from NOPB 2001 cab
Photo Date:  1/18/1999  Upload Date: 12/26/2009 12:40:00 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  388   Comments: 1
NOPB Riverfront Tracks
Title:  NOPB Riverfront Tracks
Description:  Celeste Street Wharf -1999
Photo Date:  4/15/1999  Upload Date: 12/26/2009 11:01:10 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Track
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Views:  350   Comments: 1
East Bridge Tower Interior
Title:  East Bridge Tower Interior
Description:  Interior view of East Bridge Tower, at the junction of the east bank Huey Long Bridge approach. The bridge is owned and operated by the City of New Orleans through the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. The east bridge tower is manned by IC (now CN) and the west bridge tower is manned by UP.
Photo Date:  5/14/1999  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:54:50 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  723   Comments: 0
East Bridge Tower Interior (2)
Title:  East Bridge Tower Interior (2)
Description:  Interior view of East Bridge Tower, at the junction of the east bank Huey Long Bridge approach. The bridge is owned and operated by the City of New Orleans through the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. The east bridge tower is manned by IC (now CN) and the west bridge tower is manned by UP.
Photo Date:  5/14/1999  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:56:01 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  647   Comments: 0
East Bridge Tower Interior (3)
Title:  East Bridge Tower Interior (3)
Description:  Interior view of East Bridge Tower, at the junction of the east bank Huey Long Bridge approach. The bridge is owned and operated by the City of New Orleans through the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. The east bridge tower is manned by IC (now CN) and the west bridge tower is manned by UP.
Photo Date:  5/14/1999  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:57:00 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  752   Comments: 0
East Bridge Tower Interior (4)
Title:  East Bridge Tower Interior (4)
Description:  Interior view of East Bridge Tower, at the junction of the east bank Huey Long Bridge approach. The bridge is owned and operated by the City of New Orleans through the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. The east bridge tower is manned by IC (now CN) and the west bridge tower is manned by UP.
Photo Date:  5/14/1999  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:57:59 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  535   Comments: 0
NOPB engine yard -1999
Title:  NOPB engine yard -1999
Description:  View from NOPB mainline of engine yard area during the transistion from EMD switchers to Boise
Photo Date:  5/22/1999  Upload Date: 12/26/2009 11:08:05 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives:  NOPB 153(SW1500) NOPB 8708(SW900) NOPB 105(SW1000) NOPB 2002(MP2000D)
Views:  1082   Comments: 1
NOPB Job 102 at CSX Industrial Canal Bridge
Title:  NOPB Job 102 at CSX Industrial Canal Bridge
Description:  Job 102 with NOPB 2001 heads to France Yard from CSXs Gentilly Yard. The lower road and highway bridge were destroyed during Katrina.
Photo Date:  5/23/1999  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 11:57:42 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Bridge,Action
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Views:  1224   Comments: 2
NOPB 1501 at Nashville Avenue Wharf
Title:  NOPB 1501 at Nashville Avenue Wharf
Description:  Rarely photographed dock area, NOPB 1501 moves along riverfront tracks.
Photo Date:  3/30/2001  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 12:30:18 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  308   Comments: 1
NOPB 2003
Title:  NOPB 2003
Description:  Still in Boise MPEX demonstrator livery, NOPBs third MP2000D sits in the Cotton Warehouse Yard, Port of New Orleans.
Photo Date:  3/15/2002  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 12:33:58 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MPEX 2003(MP2000D)
Views:  652   Comments: 1
NOPB 1504
Title:  NOPB 1504
Description:  NOPBs 1504, a Boise MP1500D (MPEX 1504) was purchased by the Belt December 2000. Here it heads to East Bridge Jct at Shrewsbury.
Photo Date:  5/15/2002  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 12:24:05 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 1504(MP1500D)
Views:  384   Comments: 1
NOPB Turnable July 2002
Title:  NOPB Turnable July 2002
Description:  Still operating 77 years later, the turntable and engine terminal are looking their age
Photo Date:  7/14/2002  Upload Date: 7/20/2009 9:40:29 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  282   Comments: 0
NOPB Engine Terminal - July 2002
Title:  NOPB Engine Terminal - July 2002
Description:  The main shop area of NOPB's Engine Terminal in July 2002
Photo Date:  7/15/2002  Upload Date: 7/20/2009 9:45:20 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  251   Comments: 0
NOPB Power at NOUPT
Title:  NOPB Power at NOUPT
Description:  Rare sight at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - NOPB Boise engines 1501 (now 2008) and 2002 arrive for AAPRCO excursion across Huey Long Bridge
Photo Date:  10/3/2003  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 11:49:43 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 1501(MP1500D) NOPB 2002(MP2000D)
Views:  807   Comments: 0
NOPB Passenger Train on Huey Long Bridge
Title:  NOPB Passenger Train on Huey Long Bridge
Description:  While NOPB now runs bridge excursions with its two restored Wabash pullman coaches, a NOPB "passenger train" in 2003 was a rare event. In this case, the Belt provided engines 1501 (now 2008) and 2002 for an 10-coach AAPRCO bridge excursion. The American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners held their 2003 convention at the NO Union Passenger Terminal. Ten of the 30-some cars at NOUPT were selected for the bridge trip.
Photo Date:  10/3/2003  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 2:44:10 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 2002(MP2000D)
Views:  793   Comments: 1
New Orleans Public Belt Huey Long Bridge and 1501
Title:  New Orleans Public Belt Huey Long Bridge and 1501
Description:  NOPB 1501 (now 2008)with Holiday Excusion Train in "bird cage" of Huey Long Bridge
Photo Date:  12/23/2003  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 11:53:34 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 1501(MP1500D)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
NOPB 2001 0n Huey Long Bridge
Title:  NOPB 2001 0n Huey Long Bridge
Description:  NOPBs 2001, a Boise MP2000D purchased new in May 1998, on a bridge excursion using the 1927 restored coach City of New Orleans.
Photo Date:  5/4/2005  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 12:11:55 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 2001(MP2000D)
Views:  356   Comments: 1
NOPB 2002 on turntable
Title:  NOPB 2002 on turntable
Description:  NOPB 2002, a Boise MP2000D purchased Feb. 1999 on the NOPB turntable. The turntable and enginehouse opened July 1925.
Photo Date:  5/4/2005  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 12:19:34 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  198   Comments: 1
Sunset on Huey Long Bridge
Title:  Sunset on Huey Long Bridge
Description:  View from NOPB engine of Huey Long Bridge east bank tracks.
Photo Date:  5/4/2005  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 12:07:27 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Bridge,Track
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Views:  301   Comments: 3
NOPB tracks at France Road Terminal
Title:  NOPB tracks at France Road Terminal
Description:  Two months after Katrina, the NOPB belt track has been restored, but little else. The view from NOPB 1501 on a hospital run to recover damaged boxcars provides some hint of the devestation in the area
Photo Date:  11/4/2005  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 1:42:53 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Track
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Views:  380   Comments: 2
France Road Terminal after Katrina
Title:  France Road Terminal after Katrina
Description:  A view from a NOPB hospital train (for car recovery), 2-months post Katrina. The power of flood waters to either wash away roads and track is evident. Water washing away soil under tarmac creating sinkholes across the entire area was amazing. NOPB operations have returned;port intermodal operations remain mostly absent by the end of 2009
Photo Date:  11/4/2005  Upload Date: 12/30/2009 2:12:25 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  346   Comments: 1
NOPB 151 on riverfront tracks
Title:  NOPB 151 on riverfront tracks
Description:  A refurbished 1971 SW1500 along the New Orleans riverfront tracks (NOPB and RTA streetcar). The NOPB has a long history of purchasing new engines, first Baldwin,than EMD, and most recently Boise models. The French Quarter is on the right.
Photo Date:  2/16/2006  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 2:18:43 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Action
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Views:  8065   Comments: 22
NOPB Power at Terminal Yard
Title:  NOPB Power at Terminal Yard
Description:  NOPB 2008 (ex-1501) in new 100th year colors
Photo Date:  8/2/2007  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 11:59:51 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NOPB 2008(MP1500D) NOPB 2002(MP2000D) NOPB 151(SW1500) NOPB 152(SW1500)
Views:  1108   Comments: 0
NOPB Turntable - May,2008
Title:  NOPB Turntable - May,2008
Description:  Major renovations are nearing completion for the 100th Year Anniversary celebration 8/8/2008
Photo Date:  5/12/2008  Upload Date: 7/20/2009 9:42:05 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  289   Comments: 0
NOPB Main Shop - the New Look
Title:  NOPB Main Shop - the New Look
Description:  Either a progressive way to modernize a 1925 Engine Terminal or a severe blow to historical preservation, the 84 year old shop and turntable remain in service.
Photo Date:  8/8/2008  Upload Date: 7/21/2009 12:38:26 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  306   Comments: 0
NOPB transfer job at KCS West Yard
Title:  NOPB transfer job at KCS West Yard
Description:  NOPB 3001 moving pellet cars
Photo Date:  12/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/8/2009 11:27:51 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NOPB 3001(GP40)
Views:  490   Comments: 0
Huey Long Bridge highway lane expanson
Title:  Huey Long Bridge highway lane expanson
Description:  The Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is a four-phase project started April 2006 and scheduled to be complete in 2013.
Photo Date:  4/6/2010  Upload Date: 4/7/2010 12:46:59 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  320   Comments: 0
NOPB Avondale Transfer on Huey Long Bridge
Title:  NOPB Avondale Transfer on Huey Long Bridge
Description:  NOPB 3001/3002 head east on Huey Long Bridge. The Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is a four-phase project started April 2006 and scheduled to be complete in 2013.
Photo Date:  4/6/2010  Upload Date: 4/7/2010 12:45:02 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 3001(GP40) NOPB 3002(GP40-2)
Views:  797   Comments: 0
Huey Long Bridge lane expansion work
Title:  Huey Long Bridge lane expansion work
Description:  The Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is a four-phase project started April 2006 and scheduled to be complete in 2013.
Photo Date:  4/6/2010  Upload Date: 4/7/2010 12:48:13 AM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories: 
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Views:  258   Comments: 0
NOPB EMD Switchers
Title:  NOPB EMD Switchers
Description:  NOPB 1502 and 1001 roll past Audubon River View Park
Photo Date:  4/27/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 5:38:36 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  William Lang
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NOPB 1502(SW1500) NOPB 1001(SW1000)
Views:  621   Comments: 0

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