Coupler detail of Penn. railroad boxcar #102747, taken at Kneeland Street Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5746-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-08

GUSN

GUSN-383011

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Description

The image shows a detailed view of the coupler of Pennsylvania Railroad boxcar #102747 at Kneeland Street Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The boxcar features visible text indicating "Air Brake K2 Triple Valve" and "Westinghouse Friction Draft Gear." A ladder and mechanical components, including the coupler and brake mechanisms, are prominently displayed on the boxcar’s end.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011730
B-Series negative 5746-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

PC015.002.780.5746-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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