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The New York Central Mercury locomotive, designed by Henry Dreyfuss, is tested by New York Central in Harmon, New York
The Henry Dreyfuss New York Central Mercury locomotive in Harmon, New York. A man works on controls as he operates the new streamlined steam engine, Mercury. Mercury being run along side an old steam engine during a test by the New York Central. Mercury races ahead of the old engine. Mercury on track. Location: Harmon New York. Date: May 20, 1936.
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