8 Amazing Trains and Train Museums That You Can Find In Louisiana
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Louisiana has always been a favorite destination for trains, especially since the heyday of train travel coincided with one of the most affluent periods of Louisiana history. Three of the longest routes on Amtrak’s schedule end in Louisiana, including the City of New Orleans, the Crescent, and Sunset Limited. Check out these awesome Louisiana trains.
A wonderful, historical museum full of railroad-related artifacts from the Kansas City Southern, Missouri Pacific, and Union Pacific Railroads in DeQuincy.
These historic streetcars are the oldest continuous trains to operate in any city in the country. New Orleans has recently invested in the cars, increasing their tracks throughout the city.
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This 900 mile journey takes you from Chicago, south to end in New Orleans. This train includes the Cross Country Café which offers Louisiana food as you ride.
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Check out the Southern Forest Heritage Museum, where a M4 Railbus circa 1930 has been fully restored and is available for rides.
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Another historic Amtrak route, this train takes passengers from New York city southwest to end in New Orleans. It includes stops in D.C., Richmond, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Meridian. Here, the Crescent passing from Mississippi into Louisiana.
This historic Amtrak train offers passengers the ability to travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans, paralleling I-10 for much of the route.
This Jackson favorite features a live steam locomotive pulling two open coaches on a 6.2 mile journey back in time.
Found in Opelousas, this museum commemorates the train that brought over 2,000 orphans to rural Louisiana from New York City.
Have you ever been to any of these places or taken a ride on one of these trains? Let us know in the comments below!
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