W.E. Butler's Train Collection (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-10-23
Duration: 00:05:36
Subjects: Railroads | Butler, W.E. | Steam locomotives | TRAINS | Collectors and collecting
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- Butler, W.E. Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 23, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a visit with W.E. “Billy” Butler of Ponchatoula and his collection of steam locomotives and railroad equipment. Butler has spent 65 years amassing the collection. Host: Ron Blome