Locomotive #2520, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 8563-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384168

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Locomotive #2520, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 8563-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a detailed view of Locomotive #2520 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The locomotive is captured from the side, displaying its wheels, cab, and boiler components. The tender is loaded and attached behind it.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photographs
locomotives
railroads
tenders (utility vessels)
trains (vehicle groupings)
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013203
B-Series negative 8563-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8563-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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