700-series locomotive
1916
8.0 x 17.0 cm
By 1912, Alco-GE’s short-bodied S-class electric locomotives powered the daily commute in most major cities in the United States including New York. The ubiquitous use of the S-class inspired a variety of international toy interpretations, including this tin-plate example by Lionel. Based in New-York City, the prolific toy train firm often drew inspiration from New York’s rail infrastructure. Painted in a fanciful dark green livery, this toy locomotive features the logo of the New York Central Railroad.
sir lionel arthur lindsay (1874 – 1961)
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About this artwork
- Title: 700-series locomotive
- Artist: sir lionel arthur lindsay
- Year: 1916
- Original dimensions: 8.0 x 17.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant