Dump Car #4525, 5700-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382965

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Description

The image shows a derailed dump car identified as #4525, labeled "P & A" along the side, resting at an angle on a set of tracks. There is another partially visible car beside it marked with the number 439. In the background, additional rail cars and a water tower are visible. The scene appears to be in an industrial or rail yard setting.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dump cars
railroads
industrial buildings
exterior views
water towers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011684
B-Series negative 5700-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

PC015.002.780.5700-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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