Frequently, the New Orleans Public Belt Railway entertains various groups on board its business car "City of New Orleans" on trips to the top of the Huey P. Long Bridge. The train will back up th... (more)

With the passing of the 2nd 'annivesary' of Katrina, a panoramic view of what train crews endured during the early post-storm months. NOPB 1501 has since been repainted to celebrate 100 years of ... (more)

NOPB's 1501 (May 1997 order #24001) has been repainted from black to red and renumbered 2008 for the Belt's 1908-2008 100-year celebration. It's lined-up with NOPB 2002 (MP2000d) and SW 1500's 151... (more)

NOPB's turntable and roundhouse, opened in 1925, remains operational and now under renovation. NOPB 1501 is undergoing major engine repairs.