New Orleans Fabulous Streetcars

Traces the rich history of the city’s streetcar system through photos—from its 1835 beginnings to modern restorations.

The first street railway opened in New Orleans in 1835. Over the years various methods of powering the streetcars including horses, stream locomotives, overhead cable system, and fireless locomotives were tried. In 1893, electric streetcar operation began.
At its peak in 1922, New Orleans had 225 miles of electric streetcar lines in operation. Ridership and streetcar lines de...