F & P.M. railroad boxcar #6455, 5692-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382957

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
F & P.M. railroad boxcar #6455, 5692-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a railroad boxcar numbered 6455 belonging to the F & P.M railroad. The boxcar is positioned on train tracks, featuring visible markings including its capacity of 40,000 lbs. The lettering "F & P.M." is prominently displayed along with additional text and numbers. A large vertical structure, possibly a chimney, is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
buildings (structures)
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011676
B-Series negative 5692-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

PC015.002.780.5692-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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