Streetcar Mishap         
We're not sure what misfortune has befallen New Orleans Public Service car 923, but the big truck parked on the other end of the car and the large contingent of sidewalk supervisors indicate that something is amiss. We're standing on South Carrollton Avenue facing the outer end of the line at South Claiborne Avenue. The car on the right has changed direction, and is ready to head back to Canal Street. The inbound car in the background is the 914. Plum Street is behind us and Willow Street is right on the other side of the 914.
Date: 8/18/1978 Location: New Orleans, LA   Map Show New Orleans on a rail map Views: 1230 Collection Of:   Michael Palmieri
Locomotives: NOPSI 923(Trolley) NOPSI 962(Trolley)    Author:  Michael Palmieri
Streetcar Mishap
Picture Categories: Scenic This picture is part of album:  New Orleans
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Earl Hampton General My best guess is the car was cutting back at Willow because of being behind schedule, a common occurance. In the process it derailed. Notice on both the 914 and 923 the red tail lights, a failed experiment by NOPSI to prevent rear end collisions. Now NORTA is trying strobe lights under the bumpers. What next???........... 2/25/2010 12:17:11 PM

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