Text Box: 13th Annual Women of Substance Luncheon and Silent Auction Text Box: Grace House Text Box: Text Box: Inside the “Louisiana” Rail Car. Comfortably seats 20 people in plush Italian silk covered armchairs with swivel motion. Polished brass luggage racks overhead are the originals from the 1920’s.

LIVE AUCTION:

“Louisiana”

New Orleans Public  Belt Private Rail Car

 
Text Box: New Orleans Public Belt has graciously donated a 4 hour ride on the private rail car, “Louisiana,” to be auctioned off live during the Women Of Substance Luncheon. This round-trip ride for up to twenty passengers begins at the Public Belt round-house, stops along the Huey P. Long Bridge, and travels to the French Quarter. This newly renovated rail car from the 1920’s is lavish, with chairs to seat up to twenty people comfortably, hand-blown light fixtures, and detailed painting by a local artist. Towards the back is a beautiful marble-topped bar and around the side is a bathroom. A viewing platform is in the rear of the car. It has full-service catering capabilities for both food and beverages. Minimum Starting Bid: $3,000

For more information, please contact:

Lucy Gossett, Administrative Assistant

(504) 899-2423

lgossett@gracehouseneworleans.org