Morristown and Erie Railroad Engine #22 Sweatshirt

From www.railphotoexpress.biz; Morristown & Erie Railroad can trace its roots to the original Whippany River Railroad, which was chartered on August 1, 1895.It was constructed to connect Morristown and Whippany. Interchange was established with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at Morristown. When the railroad defaulted on their bonds, paper mill owner Robert W. McEwan purchased the line from its creditors in 1896. Thanks to the numerous mills and other customers located along the line, the railroad enjoyed success and was looking to expand. Morristown & Erie Railroad # 22 was built 9/54. It was UP # 278. Ex-Morrison-Knudsen #5001. It was rebuilt with A Stelzer engine by M-K, reverted to GP9 with EMD engine by M&E. It is no longer in service. Photo Copyright © Stan Feldman 9/07/2006.