Pelican (train)

The Pelican was a named train of the Southern Railway which ran from New York City to New Orleans and back until 1970.

Pelican
Southern's advertisement touting the Pelican service
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleNortheastern United States/Southeastern United States
Last service1970
Former operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
TerminiNew York, New York
New Orleans, Louisiana
Distance travelled1,114 mi (1,793 km)
Average journey timeSouthbound: 36 hrs 40 min; northbound: 38 hrs 50 min
Train number(s)Southbound: 41; northbound: 42
On-board services
Seating arrangementsReclining seat coaches
Sleeping arrangementsOpen sections, roomettes, double bedrooms
Catering facilitiesDiner car, cafe-lounge
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