Double ender locomotive #1250, used on Highland Branch, Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8647-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-06-22

GUSN

GUSN-384381

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Description

The image displays a double-ended locomotive numbered 1250, marked with "New York Central Lines." The locomotive is situated on tracks at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The side profile shows the locomotive's detailed structure, including its large wheels, boiler, and cab.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013287
B-Series negative 8647-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.020.8647-B

Places

Allston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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