Locomotive #753, 4-4-0, diamond stack, 8636-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1906-08-25

GUSN

GUSN-384370

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Locomotive #753, 4-4-0, diamond stack, 8636-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows Locomotive #753, which is a 4-4-0 type steam engine with a distinctive diamond stack chimney. The front of the locomotive features a headlamp above the number plate, and it's positioned on railway tracks. The background features an enginehouse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
locomotives
turntables (rail transportation structure)
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013276
B-Series negative 8636-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8636-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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