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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

Louisiana shortline

The New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOUPT) was opened in 1954 to consolidate passenger rail operations from the Crescent City's other railroad stations. Today it serves as a southern hub for Amtrak operations, including the City of New Orleans, the Crescent, and the Sunset Limited.

Motive Power

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #1

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)
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #2

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #2

EMD SW8 / Avondale, La / Mar 1954 / collection

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #3

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal #3

EMD SW8 / Avondale, La / Mar 1954 / collection

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