Hi,

The City of New Orleans is not, of course, about the city, but about the train. The destination is not actually mentioned in the song (just that they'll be there by morning).

Steve Goodman also recorded it himself, BTW. I prefer Arlo Guthrie's version of the melody, but I like the Steve Goodman's version of the lyrics better. Sure, a "magic carpet made of steel" is something to behold, but it can't touch a "magic carpet made of steam"!

Bye,
                                                                  Mysha