The Merchants Limited was the New Haven's premier train between Boston and New York, departing South Station and Grand Central Terminal at 5 PM to accommodate businessmen after a day's work. It maintained some distinction into the Penn Central years, carrying parlor cars, a full diner, and this illuminated tailsign seen glowing in the darkness at Back Bay Station.

Photographed by Tom Nelligan, May, 1970.
Added to the photo archive by Tom Nelligan, October 31, 2018.
Railroad: Penn Central.

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