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B+W negative: Erie Lackawanna R.R., Erie 931, near Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, winter 1961.
Photograph
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.
2012.007.0051
2012.007
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
n/a
1961
Hoboken
Film Size: 2.5" x 3.5"
Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2012-03-21