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Article: New Orleans Sees Interest in Streetcars
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- July 14, 2004
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MARY FOSTER, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
07-14-2004
Dateline: NEW ORLEANS
*One of the 1920s era streetcars, left, passes a new streetcar that is part of the renaissance of the rail lines in the city on New Orleans' famous Canal Street Tuesday afternoon June 22, 2004. The 1920s cars that clatter along St. Charles Avenue are not air-conditioned, the windows open to allow a breeze, breaks squeal and the wheels rattle nosily on the tracks. The new cars are air-conditioned, much quieter, with better suspension and a smoother ride. They are also handicapped accessible. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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