This Erie Lackawanna passenger check ticket (Form EL-6, serial number 14428) dates to April 10, 1968. The ticket features a maroon and cream color scheme and the Erie Lackawanna logo, comprised of an "E" and "L" within a diamond and circle. A Hoboken Terminal stamp, dated April 10, 1968, and marked with a "2," indicates its point of origin. Handwritten notations, presumed to be those of the original purchaser or a subsequent owner, include destinations such as "Hoboken," "Dover," and "Montclair," alongside a fare of $4.59. The presence of these notations personalizes the ticket, though the actual use of the ticket for travel is undetermined.
The ticket exhibits wear consistent with age, including folds and creases resulting from handling. Minor edge wear may be present. The reverse side displays the pink/red zig-zag pattern indicative of carbon copy paper. Printed on the ticket is the phrase "Welcome Aboard Erie-Lackawanna, the Friendly Service Route," along with fine print outlining baggage liability and validation requirements.
This EL-6 form provides insight into rail travel during the period and the operational practices of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Hoboken Terminal served as a major transportation hub at the time, and this ticket represents a connection to that period of activity. It is relevant to those interested in railroadiana, vintage transportation memorabilia, and the history of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad and Hoboken Terminal. The condition of the ticket and any additional details can be ascertained from examination of the images provided. The EL logo and Hoboken Terminal stamp are visible.