Tank car #7 of Tide Water Oil Co., 5693-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382958

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Description

The image depicts tank car #7 of the Tide Water Oil Co. The car is designed to transport oil and has a marked capacity of 5748 gallons. It is equipped with air brakes and sits on railroad tracks. The Tide Water Oil Co. name and the number 7 are prominently displayed on the side of the tank. Buildings and another rail car are visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
tank cars
buildings (structures)
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011677
B-Series negative 5693-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.5693-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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