Passenger coach used for Better Farming Special Train, 5424-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382708

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
"Better Farming Special Train"
Passenger coach used for Better Farming Special Train, 5424-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - "Better Farming Special Train"

Description

The image shows a passenger coach used for the "Better Farming Special" train. The side of the train displays "BOSTON & ALBANY RAILROAD BETTER FARMING SPECIAL" along with the logo "NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES." A sign on the train reads "FORESTRY AND INSECT PESTS ENTER HERE." The coach is marked with the number 1409.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rolling stock
passenger trains
coaches (railroad cars)
trees
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011428
B-Series negative 5424-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.5424-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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