New York Central and Hudson River Railroad ballast car #4119, 5743-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383008

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Description

The image shows a New York Central and Hudson River Railroad ballast car numbered 4119 loaded with ballast material, situated on railway tracks. Surrounding the ballast car are boxcars, one labeled "Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh RY 386". The setting appears to be a rail yard with tracks visible in the foreground and additional train cars in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
freight cars
ballast (aggregate)
boxcars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011727
B-Series negative 5743-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

PC015.002.780.5743-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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