Detail of old coupler on freight car, 5432-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382716

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Detail of old coupler on freight car, 5432-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image depicts a close-up view of an old coupler attached to a freight car. Visible are the train wheels and the edge of the car, which features large bolts and a metal coupler mechanism protruding from the end. Snow and tracks can be seen on the ground, and there are markings including "WE" on the car's body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight cars
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011436
B-Series negative 5432-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

PC015.002.730.5432-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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