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The St. Charles Line

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The St. Charles Line began service in 1835 as the Carrollton Line of the N.O. & Carrollton Railroad. It was powered by steam engine, horse, and mule prior to electrification in 1893. It is the oldest continuously operated street railway line in the world.
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