Fatigue has caused me to abandon this project prematurely. It was to be a masterpiece. It is not. The work to make it so would have been a complete waste of time equivalent to throwing hard earned money into the air. I've done enough of that literally and figuratively.
This is unfinished and will probably remain so. Nevertheless what I have copied and posted could be a great addition to anyone as interested in the Southern Pacific Railroad in South Louisiana as I was.
This is what I had assembled before I pulled the plug.
These are pictures of the actual article's text done with screen shot software.
I have cut the article up and rearranged it to conform to my interest, the actual routes that
I enjoyed following. Following old railroad routes takes you places.
Having places to be taken to while riding my bike is half the fun.
Researching where I was taken by what is the other half.
Being presented with explanations like the one below is icing on the cake.
His discussion of the engines, called "power" in the world of RR speak, was removed.
It may be added later if requested (lols). Posting what I have done clears my desk for now.
Clearing my desk puts me back on my bike.
Here we go:
I have cut the article up and rearranged it to conform to my interest, the actual routes that
I enjoyed following. Following old railroad routes takes you places.
Having places to be taken to while riding my bike is half the fun.
Researching where I was taken by what is the other half.
Being presented with explanations like the one below is icing on the cake.
His discussion of the engines, called "power" in the world of RR speak, was removed.
It may be added later if requested (lols). Posting what I have done clears my desk for now.
Clearing my desk puts me back on my bike.
Here we go:
1932: The Huey P.Long Bridge was being built.
The Avondale Ferry was still in operation.
Below is an excerpt from a Federal Writers Project tour of New Orleans.
I have listed a link to a write I did on the New Orleans railroads.
That can be found down the page.
Continuing:
I'll interject a little about the Huey P.Long Bridge:
At this point I've decided that adding pictures and comments is my time wasted.
Most of what I would add has been well covered in my articles listed below.
It's up to you:
His article continues:
Exploring the Branches
1926
Baton Rouge Branch
The Swampers
The last portion of The Swampers covers some of the BR.
This covers a bit of the Baton Rouge Branch across the Atchafalaya Basin.
The Basin Crossing
Alexandria Branch
Lafayette to Alexandria
The above route is covered in these articles:
The Boeuf Valley SP
Washington, La.
Barbreck on the Southern Pacific
The Boeuf Valley SP
Washington, La.
Barbreck on the Southern Pacific
DeRidder Branch - Lake Charles to DeRidder
(Louisiana & Pacific) is covered in this one:
(Louisiana & Pacific) is covered in this one:
The Red Sand Hill Railroads of West La.
Also of Interest are the Iowa Junction Group
Southwest of Iowa Junction
Lake Charles Rail HistoryAlso of Interest are the Iowa Junction Group
Southwest of Iowa Junction
The above is covered here, Abbeville to Eunice
Houma Branch - Schriever to Houma
The Lake Arthur Branch is covered here:
Lake Arthur Branch to Mallard Junction
Cade to Port Barre
Leonville Branch - Breaux Bridge, Leonville, Point Barre
Port Barre History
Lock Port Branch - Raceland Junction to Lock Port
Raceland Junction to Valentine
Thibodaux to Valentine
Napleonville Branch - Thibodaux Junction to Napoleonville
Up the Lafourche Valley
Salt Mine Branch - I & V Junction to Salt Mine
Avery Island Branch
South Bend Branch - Bayou Sale to South Bend
Later: Bayou Sale to North Bend
The Ride to Gordy (South Bend)
Youngsville Branch - Davids to Milton
Franklin & Abbeville
The Franklin and Abbeville case
Franklin and Abbeville RR
Weeks Island Branch - F & A Junction, Cypemort, Weeks Island
Richland Crossing
The Patoutville Spur is covered here:
Raccoon Rails
The Franklin and Abbeville RR is covered Here.
The Baldwin to Weeks Island Branch is covered here:
SP Richland Crossing Weeks Is. Branch
Some Franklin and Abbeville RR is covered here:
The Weeks Island Branch and the Pesson Branch
The SP, Cade to Port Barre is covered here:
Cade to Port Barre
Eunice to Mamou: This was just updated with a lot of pictures.
And:
There are literally hundreds of rides where these branches are mentioned.
You can find them on History Hunts (here) & History Hunts and Chasing Trains.(601 published)
His article continues:
The Franklin and Abbeville RR is covered Here.
The Baldwin to Weeks Island Branch is covered here:
SP Richland Crossing Weeks Is. Branch
Some Franklin and Abbeville RR is covered here:
The Weeks Island Branch and the Pesson Branch
The SP, Cade to Port Barre is covered here:
Cade to Port Barre
Eunice to Mamou: This was just updated with a lot of pictures.
And:
There are literally hundreds of rides where these branches are mentioned.
You can find them on History Hunts (here) & History Hunts and Chasing Trains.(601 published)
His article continues:
That's it.
I may do one more.
I have been presented with a number of photos taken by the noted photographer, L.Z. Foteaulot of New Iberia and other places.
Many deal with the SP. That may come later if we can figure out how to.....
My empty tank has prohibited me from doing that here and now.
I may do one more.
I have been presented with a number of photos taken by the noted photographer, L.Z. Foteaulot of New Iberia and other places.
Many deal with the SP. That may come later if we can figure out how to.....
My empty tank has prohibited me from doing that here and now.