Work train (Large stack locomotive, and flat cars), Natick, Massachusetts, 5504-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382788

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Description

The image shows a work train in Natick, Massachusetts, featuring a large stack locomotive at the front right. Connected to the locomotive are several flat cars loaded with materials, possibly gravel or dirt. Several workers are seen on the flat cars actively unloading or organizing the contents. The train is situated on rail tracks with utility poles visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011508
B-Series negative 5504-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

PC015.002.380.5504-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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