Here are a few scenes of the tracks and overhead wires on the Little Rock/North Little Rock streetcar 2.1 mile line taken on Sunday, August 29, 2004. There was a test run along the line, at least in North Little Rock, last Friday morning at 10 a.m. Sorry, no photos since I didn't know about it.  At the intersection of Broadway and Maple in North Little Rock during the test (I was told), the traffic lights in all directions changed to red when the streetcar crossed that intersection.

Also today the submarine RAZORBACK was docked at its new home on the Arkansas River in North Little Rock. It will be on display and open for tours. Thousands attended, many past crew members of this World War II (1944) submarine, which was obtained from Turkey, where its been for many years. Heres a link to photos of it being towed to its new home:

http://www.trainweather.com/razorbacksub082904.html


Looking south on Main Street in North Little Rock.


Overhead wires at Main and Broadway, North Little Rock.


Looking south across the Main Street bridge across the Arkansas River toward Little Rock.


Notice the 'Right Lane Only' sign with the streetcar emblem. Looking north on Main Street, North Little Rock.


Intersection of Main and Broadway, North Little Rock, looking north. The Main Street Bridge is to the rear.


Toward the carbarn in North Little Rock.


From the carbarn's lot looking west. Little Rock is to the left, a loop around North Little Rock is to the right.


In Little Rock, looking east along Markham Street. The Peabody Hotel is to the left.


Looking east on Markham Street toward the River Market district.


The curve goes acrosss the Main Street Bridge across the Arkansas River; straight ahead is the River Market, main library and many restaurants and businesses.

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