Locomotive #18, after boiler explosion, 8567-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384181

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Locomotive #18, after boiler explosion, 8567-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a damaged locomotive following a boiler explosion. The locomotive, with its exposed and twisted internal components, is positioned on railway tracks. A man wearing a hat is visible near the front of the locomotive, which exhibits significant structural damage. Buildings and other railway infrastructure are present in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
People
locomotives
trains (vehicle groupings)
explosions
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013207
B-Series negative 8567-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8567-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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