Freight car repair yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6077-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-01-30

GUSN

GUSN-383340

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Description

The image depicts a freight car repair yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are parts of freight cars, including wheels and frames, set on the ground. Behind them, there are multiple freight cars placed on tracks, with one marked "BALLAST" and various parts stacked around.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012059
B-Series negative 6077-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

PC015.002.590.6077-B

Places

West Springfield (Hampden 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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