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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
The New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOUPT) was opened in 1954 to consolidate passenger rail operations from the Crescent City's other railroad stations. It was one of the last union stations built in the United States, and bears the mark of the era's architectural style. Today it serves as a southern hub for Amtrak operations, including the City of New Orleans, the Crescent, and the Sunset Limited.
promotional postcard / collection
Motive Power
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #1
New Orleans, La / Sep 1972 / collection
New Orleans Union Pass Terminal #1
- builder:Electro Motive Division
- model:SW8
- type:B-B yard switcher
- built:Dec 1953, EMD #18294
- series:306 produced 1950-54
- engine:EMD 567b (8 cyls. 800 hp)
- notes:
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #2
EMD SW8 / Avondale, La / Mar 1954 / collection
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #3
Avondale, La / Mar 1954 / collection
New Orleans Union Pass Terminal #3
- builder:Electro Motive Division
- model:SW8
- type:B-B yard switcher
- built:Dec 1953, EMD #18296
- series:306 produced 1950-54
- engine:EMD 567b (8 cyls. 800 hp)
- notes:
- blt new for NOUPT
New Orleans, La / Dec 1978 / collection
Terminal
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
front facade / New Orleans, La / 2001 / JCH
front corner / New Orleans, La / 2001 / JCH
ladder tracks / New Orleans, La / 2001 / JCH
Links / Sources
- Wikipedia article for NOUPT
- Trainweb.org NOUPT information