Marsh was known for his depictions of city life, including transportation, often focusing on the bustling energy and movement of a scene. He preferred steam trains for this very reason, with their mechanical parts, such as turning rods, rotating in plain view, and billowing steam rising from their smokestacks. Steam trains were also used as switch engines, designed specifically for moving and arranging railcars. These trains operated at low speeds for precise movement and control, allowing Marsh more time to capture their details. The Erie Railroad terminal in Jersey City was Marsh's favorite spot to find trains to depict, with numerous engine terminals and freight yards in one small area. This scene in particular is bustling, with four total trains filling the frame of the composition. The trains in the center contain the most details, while the others are roughly sketched in. Two people at the bottom right of the frame are also roughly sketched, more of an impression than a faithful representation, further emphasized by their transparency. Their small forms provide scale for the large, heavy bodies of the trains, invoking the power of industry in the 20th century. Marsh's sketch-like lines resulted in an energetic, chaotic scene, where it is easy to imagine the overwhelming commotion of standing next to these trains. Marsh produced over 250 prints during his lifetime, most of them etchings and engravings. This particular lithograph was published by the Print Club of Cleveland and printed by George C. Miller.