Remarks: All that is left of this signal to the right is the cement base along the CSX mainline. The debris seen is what's left of houses in this area. Missing bark from the trees on the right is how high the storm surge was that caused floating debris to strike
Remarks: Hurricane Katrina severed the CSX main line in several places. Here the bridge over Bay Saint Louis was washed out leaving only the supports. Sections of the trestle can be seen in the water. Nearby Hwy 90 was hit even harder.
Remarks: NOPB is transfering four SDL50 locomotives for Saudi Railways to the CN. These units were caught in the hurricane at the New Orleans port before export and are being sent back to VMV Paducah Kentucky for damage inspection. (Thanks to all who emailed me th