Title: |
L&N Train No. 7 |
Description: |
Louisville & Nashville J-3 class 2-8-2 1586 was arriving at the New Orleans station with southbound train No. 7, the long-distance local from Montgomery, Alabama. The track the photographer was standing on belonged to Southern Pacific (Texas & New Orleans), as did the track to the right, then there were two L&N tracks and then several tracks belonging to the New Orleans Public Belt. The locomotive had been built by Alco’s Brooks Works (64778) in 1923 and was retired on 1 February 1954. (approximate date of photo) |
Photo Date: |
2/1/1950 Upload Date: 7/8/2020 10:38:04 AM |
Location: |
New Orleans, LA |
Author: |
WILLIAM T. HARRY photo, J.G. LACHAUSSEE collection |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
LN 1586(2-8-2) |
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