Locomotive #1252, used in passenger services betweet Boston and Riverside, 8552-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-06-22

GUSN

GUSN-384158

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Description

The image depicts Locomotive #1252, which was used in passenger services between Boston and Riverside. The front of the locomotive is prominently visible, displaying the number "1252." There is a person standing on top of the locomotive, and a significant coal pile is seen on the right side of the image. Additionally, there is a freight car on the left. The setting appears industrial, likely at a train yard or station.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
locomotives
trains (vehicle groupings)
People
coal
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013192
B-Series negative 8552-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8552-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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