Locomotive #1252, double ender used in commuting service, Highlands circuit, Newton, Massachusetts, 8547-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384140

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Description

The image shows a steam locomotive labeled as #1252 positioned on a rail track. It is a double-ended locomotive used for commuting service on the Highlands circuit in Newton, Massachusetts. The engine has prominent large wheels and a visible front light. Another locomotive is partially visible in the background, and there is a building to the left side.

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Descriptive Terms

locomotives
trains (vehicle groupings)
photographs
railroads
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013187
B-Series negative 8547-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8547-B

Places

Newton (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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