Alexandria, situated in Central Louisiana, has long been a railroad center.

Alexandria and the railroads had a tight relationship, and the railroads were a large employer. Among the railroads serving Alexandria:

  • Texas & Pacific
  • Missouri & Pacific
  • Kansas City Southern, extending south to New Orleans,
    and north to Shreveport, Hope Arkansas and Kansas City
  • Louisiana & Arkansas
  • Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific


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TP Depot

TP Depot

TP Depot

TP Depot

TP Depot

KCS Southern Belle

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