Platform of passenger coach #258 (old commuter car), 5726-B

Search Collections

Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382991

You can find this within

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Platform of passenger coach #258 (old commuter car), 5726-B
(current record)

Browse Collection

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows the platform of passenger coach #258, an old commuter car. The platform features a set of metal steps and safety railings. A wheel mechanism and chains are also visible, indicating elements of the train's coupling and braking systems. Another train car is seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011710
B-Series negative 5726-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

PC015.002.780.5726-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact info@historicnewengland.org.