The Twentieth Century Limited at Harmon

This piece showcases a remarkable photograph of the celebrated Twentieth Century Limited locomotive, captured at the Harmon railroad yards on May 12, 1938. The image was taken by Robert Yarnall Richie, a commercial and industrial photographer who worked on assignment for major corporations throughout his career. Richie's photographic work is noteworthy for combining both artistic merit and documentary value.

The photograph is part of a larger collection of images documenting the famous locomotive, all shot by Richie. His body of work demonstrates the technical skill and creative vision characteristic of mid-twentieth-century commercial photography. The collection containing this image is housed in the digital archives of Southern Methodist University's photography collection, making it accessible to researchers and history enthusiasts interested in railroad history and American industrial heritage.

The Harmon location referenced in the title was a significant railroad hub, and this image provides valuable documentation of the transportation infrastructure and locomotive engineering of the era.