New York Central Railroad Photograph 5 1/4" x 4"
Item #018349
Mounted on Card, Photograph identified only as a New York Central Locomotive #399 but obviously a celebration of an event with passenger cars making connections for the first time in one of the Eastern cities. There are dignitaries (also unidentified) many in top hats and dignified dress greeting the connection. A poster mounted below the train mentions Lyman Howe. He had begun working for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and began experimenting in the 1890's with motion pictures this item is earlier, ca. 1885. Lyman was a traveling salesman and entertainer. As an original railroad photograph it is important for early Eastern railroad history but not further identified as to location or the precise date of the event. A nice photo mounted on display card.
Price: $75.00