Black-and-white photographic negative: Erie Lackawanna Railroad, Erie 931, just outside passenger shed at Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, winter 1961.
2-1/2" x 3-1/2" wide film negative. Photographer not known. Labeled on negative in white ink: H 1961.
Erie 931, Class MPSA-16, was a Class RS-3 (Alco) built in March 1953, #80229. It became EL 931, Class MPSA-16, in 1960 and in April 1976 it became Conrail 5552, Class RS-3.
View is northwest as the train approaches the terminal. Engine carries old Erie markings. In the distance behind the passenger car is the control tower. Uncommon winter view with snow on the ground.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1961
Place
Location
Hoboken
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Film Size: 2.5" x 3.5"
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2012-03-21
