Interior view of locomotive repair shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5417-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382702

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Description

The image shows the interior of a locomotive repair shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Multiple locomotives and their components are visible inside the large industrial building. A crane is positioned above, lifting a locomotive labeled "1911" over another one labeled "2384." Various wheels and mechanical parts are scattered throughout the workshop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

repair shops
interior views
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011422
B-Series negative 5417-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

PC015.002.590.5417-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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