Mallet type locomotive #1249, 2-6-6-2, 8612-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384345

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Mallet type locomotive #1249, 2-6-6-2, 8612-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a Mallet type locomotive #1249, identified as a 2-6-6-2 wheel arrangement. This locomotive bears the name "New York Central Lines" on its tender. It is positioned on a track, and the image features the text "American Locomotive Company, New York City" at the bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

locomotives
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013252
B-Series negative 8612-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.8612-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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