Locomotive #252, 4-4-0 passenger, 8570-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1898-05-13

GUSN

GUSN-384143

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Locomotive #252, 4-4-0 passenger, 8570-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows Locomotive #252, which is a 4-4-0 passenger train engine. It is situated on train tracks with an industrial building visible in the background. The locomotive features a prominent smokestack, large wheels, and visible mechanical components. The tender car, labeled with the number "252," is attached behind the locomotive.

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Descriptive Terms

photographs
locomotives
trains (vehicle groupings)
railroads
railroad yards
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013210
B-Series negative 8570-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8570-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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