Detail of coal car #2712, 10649-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382414

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Detail of coal car #2712, 10649-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a close-up view of coal car number 2712. The car is positioned on a set of train tracks with its wheels and undercarriage visible. The structure includes metal bars, bolts, and other mechanical components associated with coal transportation cars. The number Wt39300 is visible on the top section of the car.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight cars
coal
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003564
B-Series negative 10649-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.10649-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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