Historic New England

Locomotive #221, 4-6-0 passenger, 8609-B

The image shows Locomotive #221, a 4-6-0 passenger train, positioned on railway tracks next to a brick building with large windows. Several men in work attire are standing beside the locomotive, which features prominent components such as a headlight, smokestack, and bell. The scene appears to be in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384342

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8609-B

Locomotive #1250, left side, 8610-B

The image shows the left side of Locomotive #1250, which is part of the New York Central Lines. The locomotive is stationary, with details visible including its large wheels, smokestack, and various mechanical components. The engine number is clearly marked on the side.

Date: 1910-06-22

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

GUSN: 384343

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8610-B

Locomotive #3514, 4-6-2 passenger, 8611-B

The image depicts locomotive #3514, labeled as a 4-6-2 passenger train, belonging to the New York Central Lines. It is positioned on tracks with buildings visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384344

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8611-B

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

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.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384345

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8612-B

Locomotive #2572, 2-8-0 freight, 8613-B

The image shows a 2-8-0 freight locomotive numbered 2572, marked with "N.Y.C. & H.R." on the tender. A person is standing near the locomotive's wheels on a set of rail tracks. Nearby are other rail tracks and some buildings in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384346

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8613-B

Local freight train in the Berkshires, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8614-B

The image depicts a local freight train traveling through a wooded area in the Berkshires, near Huntington, Massachusetts. The train, with a locomotive at the front, is moving along a set of tracks surrounded by trees and hills in the background. A person is seen walking along the tracks beside the ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384347

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.8614-B

Locomotive #31, "The Berkshire", 4-4-0, 8615-B

The image shows a 4-4-0 steam locomotive named "The Berkshire," numbered 31. The locomotive features a prominent boiler, a cab with several windows, and a tender attached. The locomotive and tender are positioned on railroad tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384348

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8615-B

Locomotive #1913, 4-6-0, 8616-B

The image shows Locomotive #1913, a 4-6-0 model, situated on a turntable. The engine is prominently displayed with a visible smokestack and large front headlight. In the background, there is a roundhouse and several other train cars. A person is visible looking out of a window in a nearby building.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384349

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8616-B

Locomotive #2520, 2-8-0 freight, 8617-B

The image features Locomotive #2520, a 2-8-0 freight train engine, positioned on railroad tracks. The locomotive is coupled with a tender loaded with coal. The locomotive and tender both prominently display the number 2520. There are power lines and light vegetation visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384350

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8617-B

Locomotive #753, front view, 4-4-0 diamond stack, 8618-B

The image shows a front view of Locomotive #753, featuring a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The locomotive is equipped with a diamond stack chimney. The number "253" is displayed on the front of the engine. It is positioned on railway tracks with a visible turntable and adjacent rail yard structures in th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384351

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8618-B

Engine house, showing locomotive #3510, at sanding house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8619-B

The image shows a locomotive numbered 3510 at a sanding house beside an engine house in Worcester, Massachusetts. A person is visible on top of the locomotive, engaging with the sand or coal. The tracks run alongside the building, with industrial elements and additional train cars visible in the bac...

Date: 1907-10-05

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

GUSN: 384352

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8619-B

View along railroad, looking north, Milford, Massachusetts, 8366-B

The image depicts a view along a railroad track looking north in Milford, Massachusetts. In the foreground is a dirt path leading to several rail tracks. A small building is situated near the tracks with a boxcar nearby. Telephone poles line the tracks and a grassy hill is visible in the background.

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 384103

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8366-B

Unidentified grade crossing, Chatham Center, Chatham, New York, 8367-B

The image shows a railroad grade crossing at Chatham Center in Chatham, New York. Two sets of train tracks run parallel through a rural area with a small building located beside the tracks. On the left, a house and trees are visible behind a fenced area. Two men stand near a piece of equipment or ve...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384104

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8367-B

Unidentified street, Chatham, New York, 8368-B

The image shows an unidentified street in Chatham, New York. A dirt road runs parallel to a set of railroad tracks, which are lined with tall utility poles. There are two houses visible on the right side of the tracks, each with distinct architectural features. Leafless trees line both the road and ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384105

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8368-B

Side view of freight house, looking west, Russell, Massachusetts, 8369-B

The image shows a side view of a freight house with horizontal siding in Russell, Massachusetts, looking west. Several sets of railroad tracks run parallel to the building on the left side of the image. A ramp leads up to a closed door on the freight house and utility poles line the tracks. In the b...

Date: 1910-08-12

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

GUSN: 384106

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.8369-B

Coal station on the right, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8370-B

The image depicts a set of railroad tracks in Framingham, Massachusetts. On the right side, there is a building identified as a coal station, with a train car situated nearby. Multiple sets of tracks are visible, along with utility poles and a small structure further along the tracks. Some industria...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384107

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.8370-B

Church St. (south wall), east end, Newton, Massachusetts, 8534-B

The image depicts the east end of the south wall on Church Street in Newton, Massachusetts. It shows a stone retaining wall with irregularly shaped blocks. Above the wall, a wooden fence runs parallel at a higher elevation, and several leafless trees and a house or building are visible behind it.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384108

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8534-B

Waushakum Street crossing, looking east, Milford Branch, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8371-B

The image depicts the Waushakum Street crossing looking east along the Milford Branch in Framingham, Massachusetts. Visible are two large railroad crossing signs with the warning "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." The crossing is flanked by wooden fences and houses are visible on both sides of the street in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384109

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.8371-B

Waushakum Street crossing, looking west, Milford Branch, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8372-B

The image depicts the Waushakum Street crossing on the Milford Branch in Framingham, Massachusetts, looking west. A snow-covered road with wooden fences on either side leads to a railroad crossing, with visible signs stating "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." Several residential hous...

Date: 1911-01-16

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

GUSN: 384110

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.8372-B

Main Street crossing, looking west, Ashland, Massachusetts, 8373-B

The image captures a view of Main Street crossing in Ashland, Massachusetts, looking west. In the foreground, there is a building with a porch and steps. To the right, railroad tracks run parallel to the street, with utility poles lining them. A building with a cupola can be seen in the background a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384111

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8373-B

Crossing at station, Ashland, Massachusetts, 8374-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing at a station in Ashland, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad crossing gates with signs that read "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT for the ENGINE." The street is flanked by trees and several buildings.

Date: 1899-01-30

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

GUSN: 384112

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8374-B

Main Street crossing, looking west, Ashland, Massachusetts, 8375-B

The image depicts a view of Main Street crossing in Ashland, Massachusetts, looking west. A two-story building with a balcony is visible on the left, and a railroad crossing sign stands next to a small house on the right. In the background, there are additional buildings and leafless trees lining th...

Date: 1899-01-30

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

GUSN: 384113

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8375-B

Bridge on Athol Branch, now abandoned, 8376-B

The image depicts an abandoned bridge on the Athol Branch. It is a metal truss bridge supported by stone abutments, with visible stonework extending along each side. The area around the bridge shows scattered rocks and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384114

Ref. Code: PC015.002.710.8376-B

Looking west from bridge #83A, Warren, Massachusetts, 8377-B

The image depicts a railroad track viewed from bridge #83A in Warren, Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance, flanked by buildings and trees on both sides. Utility poles line the track on the left, and the scene includes several houses and other structures. The view is directed toward a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384115

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.8377-B

West of station, looking east at bridge #73B, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8378-B

The image shows a railway line in Charlton, Massachusetts, looking east towards bridge #73B. The tracks curve, and there are telegraph poles alongside the left side. A small structure and several people are visible near the tracks on the right side. The background has rocky terrain, and the bridge s...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384116

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8378-B

Steam shovel in cut, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8379-B

The image depicts a steam shovel engaged in excavation work in Charlton, Massachusetts. The steam shovel is positioned on tracks, with a large bucket suspended and actively digging into the earth cut. Several workers are present near the machine and a telegraph pole can be seen beside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384117

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8379-B

West of station, looking west, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8380-B

The image depicts railroad tracks extending into the distance westward in Charlton, Massachusetts. On the right side of the tracks, a group of workers is visible, engaged in activities along an embankment. Utility poles line the left side of the tracks and trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384118

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8380-B

Church St., north wall, Newton, Massachusetts, 8535-B

The image shows a stone wall constructed along Church Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Above the wall, a portion of a house with a mansard roof and detailed window trims is visible. In the background, there are a few leafless trees and utility poles.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384119

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8535-B

Church St., south wall, west end, Newton Massachusetts, 8536-B

The image shows a section of the south stone retaining wall located at the west end of Church Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The wall consists of large, rough-cut stones and is in front of a sloped area with some exposed earth. There is a small portion of a wooden structure visible in the top left...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384120

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8536-B

North side of first cut, west of Centre St., Newton, Massachusetts, 8537-B

The image shows a construction area on the north side of the first cut at the west of Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are railway tracks surrounded by dirt and wooden structural supports. In the background, there is a building with a sign partially visible that reads "COFFEES AND CHO...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384121

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8537-B

West of station, looking east, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8381-B

The image shows a group of men standing on a railway track, looking east in Charlton, Massachusetts. The track is elevated and bordered by a slope with vegetation. Several telegraph poles run alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384122

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8381-B

West of station at bridge #74, looking east, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8382-B

The image depicts a view looking east from the west of a station near bridge #74 in Charlton, Massachusetts. A group of people is standing alongside the railroad tracks, with some appearing to be working or observing. In the background, a train is visible emitting steam as it moves along the tracks....

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384123

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8382-B

Brookline Junction, looking west, Beacon Street bridge in background, now location of Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 8383-B

The image shows Brookline Junction with multiple railway tracks leading into the distance. The Beacon Street bridge is seen in the background. Utility poles line the tracks and a small building is positioned on the left side of the tracks. The area is now the location of the Massachusetts Turnpike i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384124

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.8383-B

Brookline Junction, looking east, Beacon Street bridge in background, now location of Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 8384-B

The image depicts Brookline Junction, looking east, with multiple railway tracks visible in the foreground. In the background, the Beacon Street bridge is seen crossing above the tracks. On the left side, there is a wooden fence alongside several utility poles with numerous wires. Buildings can be s...

Date: 1911-02-18

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

GUSN: 384125

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.8384-B

Brookline Junction, looking east, Beacon Street bridge in background, now location of Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 8385-B

The image shows railroad tracks at Brookline Junction, looking east, with the Beacon Street bridge in the background. There are multiple utility poles along the side of the tracks and a fence runs parallel to the tracks on the left. Buildings and the bridge structure are visible in the distance. Thi...

Date: 1911-02-18

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

GUSN: 384126

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.8385-B

Brookline Junction, looking west, Beacon Street bridge in background, now location of Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 8386-B

The image shows a view of Brookline Junction looking west, featuring a railway with multiple tracks leading under a steel truss bridge. The bridge is identified as the Beacon Street bridge, which is noted as the future location of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston, Massachusetts. Utility poles an...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384127

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.8386-B

Brookline Junction, looking east, Beacon Street bridge in background, now location of Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 8387-B

The image shows railroad tracks at Brookline Junction, looking eastward. A building with multiple floors is visible on the left. In the background, the Beacon Street bridge can be seen spanning the tracks. Telegraph poles line the sides of the tracks, and a small building is positioned on the right....

Date: 1911-02-18

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

GUSN: 384128

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.8387-B

Brookline Junction, Beacon Street in background, Boston, Massachusetts, 8388-B

The image depicts Brookline Junction with railway tracks running in the foreground. A tall lamppost and a steel post are near the tracks. In the background, an elevated area with a stone retaining wall and a wooden fence is visible. Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts, can be seen beyond the elev...

Date: 1911-02-11

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

GUSN: 384129

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.8388-B

Brookline Junction, looking east toward Brookline Avenue bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 8389-B

The image depicts Brookline Junction in Boston, Massachusetts, looking east toward the Brookline Avenue bridge. Visible are railroad tracks that converge and pass under a metal truss bridge in the distance. There are utility poles on both sides of the tracks and a wooden fence runs along the right s...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384130

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.8389-B

Beacon Park Yard, looking east at east end of yard, now occupied by Massachusetts Turnpike, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8390-B

The image depicts Beacon Park Yard, looking east towards the east end of the yard, which is now occupied by the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of railroad tracks extending into the distance, with telegraph poles and a railway signal structure on t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384131

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.8390-B

North side of the first cut, east of Centre St., Newton, Massachusetts, 8538-B

The image depicts a construction site on the north side of the first cut, east of Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are a large excavated earthen wall, sandbags, a wheelbarrow, and a shovel near construction debris. Above the construction area is a brick building with arched windows, o...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384132

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8538-B

North Wall of trench from Washington to Centre St., Newton, Massachusetts, 8539-B

The image shows a view of the inside of a trench, supported by wooden beams and planks, running from Washington to Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers, wearing hats, are visible within the trench.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384133

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390. 8539-B

St. James St. excavation, excavated about half the final width, Newton, Massachusetts, 8540-B

The image depicts an excavation site on St. James Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The excavation is approximately halfway completed in terms of its final width. Visible are several workers and pieces of equipment in a trench alongside a set of railroad tracks. Residential and commercial buildings c...

Date: 1897-03-06

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

GUSN: 384134

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8540-B

St. James Street abutment during construction, Newton, Massachusetts, 8542-B

The image depicts the construction of the St. James Street abutment in Newton, Massachusetts. A structured wall made of stone blocks is visible alongside a sloped landscape scattered with rubble and debris. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks and a metal structure, possibly construction equ...

Date: 1897-04-29

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

GUSN: 384135

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8542-B

Pile driver at Centre St. raising punch into position for driving, Newton, Massachusetts, 8543-B

The image depicts a pile driver raising a punch into position at a construction site, located on Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are working around the equipment, and railroad tracks are visible in the foreground. A building and utility poles are present in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384136

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8543-B

North side of first cut, east of Centre St., Newton, Massachusetts, 8544-B

The image shows the north side of the first cut, located east of Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The foreground displays a rugged, rocky slope with visible layers of earth and stones due to excavation. In the background is a building with a brick and wooden exterior, featuring windows and a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384137

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8544-B

Railroad station, temporary bridge and platform, Newton, Massachusetts, 8545-B

The image shows a railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts, featuring a temporary bridge and platform. Multiple train tracks are visible, running alongside a wooden fence.A large building with a prominent dome can be seen in the background. Utility poles line the side of the tracks, and there is a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384138

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8545-B

Mt. Ida wall, cross scection, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8546-B

The image shows a cross section of the Mt. Ida wall in Newton (Newtonville), Massachusetts. The wall is constructed from large, stacked stone blocks. A ladder is propped against the wall, and there are wooden beams and planks leaning against it. There is also a vertical wooden fence or barrier to th...

Date: 1897-03-01

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

GUSN: 384139

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8546-B

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

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 th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384140

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8547-B

Locomotive #1250, used in commuter service on Newton Highlands Branch, 2-6-6T, Newton, Massachusetts, 8548-B

The image shows Locomotive #1250, a 2-6-6T type, used in commuter service on the Newton Highlands Branch in Newton, Massachusetts. The locomotive is positioned on a track with its front and side view visible, displaying the number 1250 prominently on the front.

Date: 1910-06-22

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

GUSN: 384141

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8548-B

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