Locomotive #12, switch engine, 8568-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1898-05-19

GUSN

GUSN-384182

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Description

The image shows Locomotive #12, which is a switch engine, positioned on a set of tracks. The front of the locomotive is visible, with the number "12" displayed prominently on the circular front plate.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photographs
locomotives
trains (vehicle groupings)
railroads
lanterns (lighting devices)
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013208
B-Series negative 8568-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8568-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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