Amtrak train No. 58 – the northbound PANAMA LIMITED – was waiting to depart New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal with Illinois Central Gulf E9A 2040 (ex-Florida East Coast 1035 in Amtrak colors), IC E9B 2100 (ex-E8B 4104) and Amtrak E9A 436 (ex-IC 2021, nee-E8A 4029) with 13 cars: baggage 1021, 6-6-4 sleeper 2153 SILVER IRIS, dome-sleeper 9214, counter-diner-lounge 8342, tavern lounge observation 3344, and coaches 4564, 5246, 5473, 5465, 7002, 4405, 5602 and 4579. |