| New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board 4-wheel electric locomotive No. 65 was heading up Eagle Street with loaded GM&O covered hopper 80043, on its way from the interchange with the Illinois Central and the New Orleans Public Belt to the city’s water treatment plant eight blocks away. The 65 had been built by General Electric in 1910 as serial number 1985 for the Gulfport and Mississippi Coast Traction Co. and was purchased by the NO&SWB in the 1920’s. The Water Board ended electric operations in June 1959. |
| Date:
4/18/1955 |
Location:
New Orleans, LA Map  |
Views:
352 |
Collection Of:
 
Michael Palmieri |
| Locomotives: Rolling Stock: |
Author: WILLIAM T. HARRY photo, J.G. LACHAUSSEE collection
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| Picture Categories: Action |
This picture is part of album: WILLIAM T. HARRY |