Railroad boxcar #6455, 10758-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382522

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Description

The image shows a railroad boxcar numbered 6455, marked with "F & P. M." It is positioned on a set of train tracks. Various mechanical components such as wheels and a coupler are visible, and there is text on the boxcar related to its features. A neighboring boxcar is partially visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

rolling stock
freight cars
boxcars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003673
B-Series negative 10758-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.10758-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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