Boston & Albany box car #12472, 10760-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382523

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Description

The image shows Boston & Albany box car number 12472 positioned on a rail track. The car is part of a series of connected freight cars, visible extending along the track. The letters "B. & A." are clearly marked on the side of the car. In the background, additional freight cars can be seen on parallel tracks.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
rolling stock
boxcars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003675
B-Series negative 10760-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

PC015.002.780.10760-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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