Coal car #2712 in for repairs, Brighton, Mass., 10841-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382601

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Description

The image shows coal car #2712, marked with "P&SRR 2712" and "W189300," positioned for repairs. It is situated in a rail yard in Brighton, Massachusetts. The foreground displays the end of the coal car with visible wheels and coupling mechanisms, while other rail cars and repair yard elements are present in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
repair shops
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003756
B-Series negative 10841-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

PC015.002.150.10841-B

Places

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

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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