Gondola car #660, owned by New England Coke Co., Worcester, Massachusetts, 6105-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383368

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Description

The image shows gondola car #660 on railroad tracks, owned by New England Coke Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. The wooden-sided car has visible text, including "New England Gas & Coke Company" and "Westinghouse Air Brake," along with "American Car & Foundry Company" marked on it. The surrounding area shows snowy ground and adjacent rail tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gondola cars
freight cars
rolling stock
railroads
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012087
B-Series negative 6105-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

PC015.002.620.6105-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester 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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