Historic New England

Exterior detail of passenger car #234, commuter coach, 10783-B

The image shows an exterior detail of passenger car #234, a commuter coach. The focus is on the side of the car, featuring multiple windows, one of which is broken. The partial lettering visible above the windows includes "N & AL."

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382546

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10783-B

B & A dump car #0406 at Allston repair shop, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10784-B

The image shows a Boston & Albany Railroad (B & A) dump car numbered 0406 at the Allston repair shop in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The dump car is situated on a set of railroad tracks adjacent to a brick building. The car is loaded with material, possibly gravel or coal.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382547

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10784-B

Dump car #0406, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10785-B

The image shows dump car #0406 located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. It is positioned on a railway track adjacent to a large building with vines on its exterior.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382548

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10785-B

Dump car #0406, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10786-B

The image shows Dump Car #0406 loaded with material on railway tracks, labeled "B&A" and "0406." The side of the car displays the text "RETURN TO ALLSTON SHOPS WHEN EMPTY." The scene is set in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, with a brick building and windows visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382549

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10786-B

Looking at crossing of Ware River Railroad, Baldwinsville, Templeton, Mass., 10787-B

The image depicts a snowy landscape featuring the Ware River Railroad crossing in Baldwinsville, Templeton, Massachusetts. A horse and sleigh are visible on the snow-covered road lined with trees. In the background, there are several buildings and utility poles.

Date: 1910-12-23

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

GUSN: 382550

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.10787-B

Railroad boxcar #36942, exterior end, 10788-B

The image shows the exterior end of a railroad boxcar labeled with the number 36942. The boxcar is situated on a set of train tracks, and some text regarding its specifications is visible on the lower part of the end panel. Other tracks and a few buildings are faintly visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382551

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10788-B

Railroad boxcar #36942, exterior end, 10789-B

The image shows the exterior end view of railroad boxcar #36942. The boxcar is positioned on railway tracks, and its identification number is prominently displayed. The surrounding area includes additional tracks and a landscape with trees in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382552

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10789-B

Swift's Livestock Express cattle car #60376, 10791-B

The image shows Swift's Livestock Express cattle car number 60376. The car is designed for transporting livestock, featuring slatted sides for ventilation. The markings "S.L.S.E. 60376" and "Swift's Live Stock" are visible on the sides of the car. The car is positioned on railway tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382553

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10791-B

Railroad boxcar #12911, 10790-B

The image features Railroad boxcar #12911, labeled "BIG FOUR." It is situated on railway tracks, and the boxcar's side door is open, revealing part of the interior.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382554

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10790-B

Gondola cars, Hudson, New York, 10792-B

The image shows a set of gondola cars on railway tracks in Hudson, New York. The tracks run through an open area and part of a platform or additional structures is visible in the background.

Date: 1910-09-19

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

GUSN: 382555

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.10792-B

Penn. box car #102747 at Kneeland Street yard, detail of couplar, Boston, Mass., 10793-B

The image shows a detailed view of the coupler of a Penn. box car numbered 102747 located at Kneeland Street yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The side of the box car features visible text related to the air brake system, mentioning a "K2 Triple Valve" and "Westinghouse Friction Draft Gear." The struct...

Date: 1910-12-08

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

GUSN: 382556

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.10793-B

Penn. box car #102747 at Kneeland Street yard, Boston, Mass., 10794-B

The image shows a Pennsylvania Railroad boxcar, numbered 102747, located at the Kneeland Street yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The boxcar has wooden sides with visible text indicating "AIR BRAKE" and "K2 TRIPLE VALVE" by Westinghouse. A ladder, handbrake wheel, and coupling mechanisms are also visib...

Date: 1910-12-08

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

GUSN: 382557

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.10794-B

Penn. box car #102747 at Kneeland Street yard, Boston, Mass., 10795-B

The image shows a Pennsylvania Railroad boxcar (#102747) at the Kneeland Street yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The boxcar is positioned on railway tracks, and its side and end are visible. Text on the side of the boxcar reads "PENNSYLVANIA" and "DAIRY PRODUCTS," along with the number "102747." The b...

Date: 1910-12-08

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

GUSN: 382558

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.10795-B

N.Y.C. & H.R. railroad boxcar #96059, north side, east of station, Dalton, Mass., 10796-B

The image shows a New York Central & Hudson River Railroad boxcar #96059 positioned on a track east of a station in Dalton, Massachusetts. The north side of the boxcar is visible, with the station building alongside. The area surrounding the tracks is covered with dirt and foliage.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382559

Ref. Code: PC015.002.200.10796-B

Swift's Livestock Express cattle car #60716, 10797-B

The image shows Swift's Livestock Express cattle car #60716. The cattle car has slatted sides with some hay protruding through the slats, and the identification "S.L.S.E 60716" is visible on the side. It is positioned on railway tracks in an industrial area, with buildings and utility poles in the b...

Date: 1911-02-06

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

GUSN: 382560

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10797-B

Louisville & Nashville railroad boxcar #94590, Framingham, Mass., 10798-B

The image shows the back of a Louisville & Nashville railroad boxcar numbered 94590, situated in Framingham, Massachusetts. The boxcar displays markings with "L & N" and the number, and it's positioned on railway tracks. Snow is partially covering the ground beside the tracks.

Date: 1910-12-17

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

GUSN: 382561

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.10798-B

Louisville & Nashville railroad boxcar #94590, Framingham, Mass., 10799-B

The image shows the end of a Louisville & Nashville railroad boxcar numbered 94590, located in Framingham, Massachusetts. The boxcar is on railway tracks, and features such as the brake wheel, coupler, and buffers are visible. Snow is present on the ground around the tracks.

Date: 1910-12-17

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

GUSN: 382562

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.10799-B

Louisville & Nashville railroad boxcar #94590, Framingham, Mass., 10800-B

The image shows a Louisville & Nashville (L&N) railroad boxcar numbered 94590 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The boxcar is situated on railroad tracks, with visible text on its side that includes the L&N logo and the car number.

Date: 1910-12-17

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

GUSN: 382563

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.10800-B

Railroad mail car, exterior, detail of end, 10801-B

The image shows the exterior end of a railroad mail car, highlighting its structural details. The end section features a round ventilation grill and an open entry area. The car is situated on railway tracks with additional railcars visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382564

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10801-B

Mail car, detail of couples, 10802-B

The image shows a detailed view of the coupling mechanisms at the front of a mail car on a railroad track. Visible elements include various chains, coupling devices, pipes, and a part of the car's structure. The background shows tracks and part of another rail car.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382565

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10802-B

Mail car, detail of couples, 10803-B

The image shows a detailed view of the coupling mechanism on a mail car. There are visible components such as hoses, chains, and metal frameworks, all attached to the end of the railcar. The tracks on which the railcar is situated are also visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382566

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10803-B

Railroad passenger car #101, Brunswick and Birmingham, 10804-B

The image depicts railroad passenger car #101 of the Brunswick and Birmingham line. The car is situated on railway tracks, with its name "BRUNSWICK & BIRMINGHAM" visibly marked along the side. The number "101" is prominently visible on both ends of the car.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382567

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10804-B

Railroad passenger car #101, Brunswick and Birmingham, 10805-B

The image shows a railroad passenger car labeled as #101, belonging to the Brunswick and Birmingham line. The car is situated on railway tracks, and its exterior features windows along the side and text with the company name. The design includes platforms and steps at either end.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382568

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10805-B

Steps of railroad passenger car #40, 10806-B

The image shows the steps of railroad passenger car #40. The steps lead up to the entrance of the car, which is positioned on a railway track. The lower portion of the car, including the wheels and undercarriage, is visible on the left side of the image.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382569

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10806-B

Railroad passenger car #40, 10807-B

The image shows a railroad passenger car labeled as #40. The car is positioned on tracks, featuring multiple windows along its side. There is a set of steps leading up to a platform area at one end of the car. A building can be seen in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382570

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10807-B

Tank car #67, Chelsea, Mass., 10656-B

The image shows tank car #67 located in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The tanker is mounted on a railcar with visible markings, including "C R CO" and the number "67." The tank is cylindrical with a dome on top, positioned on railway tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382421

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.10656-B

Tank car #67, Chelsea, Mass., 10657-B

The image shows a tank car labeled as #67, located in Chelsea, Massachusetts. It is a cylindrical tank car mounted on a railway chassis, with visible inscriptions "CR CO" and the number "67" on its side. The car is situated on railway tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382422

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.10657-B

Freight cars on siding at oil works, Cambridge, Mass., 10658-B

The image shows freight cars positioned on railway tracks at a siding near oil works in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the background, industrial buildings and a water tower are visible. The tracks run through the center of the image, leading into the industrial area. A fence and some greenery can be ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382423

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.10658-B

N.Y.C. & H.R. railroad freight car #53210 at Allston car repair shop, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10659-B

The image shows a New York Central & Hudson River Railroad freight car numbered 53210 at the Allston car repair shop located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The freight car is on railway tracks, with features such as ladders and a partially open sliding door visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382424

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10659-B

Gondola car #10043 at Allston car repair shop, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10660-B

The image depicts gondola car #10043 at the Allston car repair shop in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The gondola car is positioned on railroad tracks and features visible details such as its wheels and undercarriage. The side of the car displays the number 10043, along with other markings related...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382425

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10660-B

George Half Pickpocket, 10661-B

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring two side-by-side portraits of a man identified as "George Messill." He is wearing a bowler hat, a suit, and a bow tie. The text "George Half PickPocket" is visible on each portrait. The name "George Messill" is handwritten below the images.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382426

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.10661-B

Detail of freight car #532, 10662-B

The image shows a detailed view of the coupling mechanism and undercarriage of freight car #532. Visible are the metal components like bolts, chains, and part of the railway track alongside the freight car. The side of the car has horizontal metal rods and features are visible such as textures on th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382427

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10662-B

Detail of freight car #532, 10663-B

The image shows a detailed view of the coupling mechanism and undercarriage components of a freight car labeled as #532. The coupling system is prominently featured in the center, flanked by the train wheels and axle. The exterior paneling of the car is visible, with several nuts and bolts. Various ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382428

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10663-B

Allston car repair shop, freight cars awaiting repairs, New York Central & St. Louis gondola car #6853 in foreground, Brighton, Mass., 10664-B

The image shows a freight car repair shop in Allston, Massachusetts, with several freight cars awaiting repairs. In the foreground is a New York Central & St. Louis gondola car numbered 6853. The scene includes parts of the industrial infrastructure like beams and a bridge overhead.

Date: 1910-06-08

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

GUSN: 382429

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10664-B

Burlington railroad, freight (furniture) car #1980 at Back Bay yard, Boston, Mass., 10665-B

The image depicts Burlington railroad freight car #1980 at Back Bay yard, Boston, Massachusetts. The car is designed for transporting furniture and displays signage with "H & St. Jo 1980" and "Burlington Route" on the side. The car is positioned on railroad tracks in a rail yard setting.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382430

Ref. Code: PC015.002.130.10665-B

Michigan Central Railroad car #14052, Palmer, Mass., 10666-B

The image depicts a Michigan Central Railroad freight car numbered 14052 located in Palmer, Massachusetts. The side of the car prominently displays the "Michigan Central" and "New York Central Lines" logos, along with the designation "FURNITURE." The boxcar is situated on railroad tracks.

Date: 1910-07-12

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

GUSN: 382431

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.10666-B

Michigan Central Railroad car #14052, Palmer, Mass., 10667-B

The image depicts the back of a Michigan Central Railroad car with the number 14052. The car is located on railroad tracks in Palmer, Massachusetts. It has vertical wooden paneling and visible metal components and couplers at the bottom. The letters "M.C." and the number "14052" are painted on the s...

Date: 1910-07-12

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

GUSN: 382432

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.10667-B

Gondola #81478, 10668-B

The image shows a gondola railcar marked with "N.Y.C.R.R." (New York Central Railroad) loaded with what appears to be loose material, possibly coal or gravel. The railcar is situated on train tracks with a building structure visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382433

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10668-B

Railroad gondola car #21100, 10669-B

The image shows a railroad gondola car labeled "#21100" on a set of train tracks. The car features wooden sides and multiple metal fixtures, including two brake wheels on the end. Additionally, there is another railcar visible in the background labeled "6273."

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382434

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.10669-B

Freight car at east end of Allston Car Repair Shop, new site of Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Mass., 10670-B

The image shows a freight car situated at the east end of the Allston Car Repair Shop. The scene is part of the new site for the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a brick building with large arched windows and doors. Railway tracks run alongside the freigh...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382435

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10670-B

Allston Repair Yard, railroad box car #19588, the Daggett Case, Brighton, Mass., 10671-B

The image shows a railroad box car numbered 19588 at the Allston Repair Yard in Allston, Massachusetts. The box car is situated on train tracks alongside a brick building with large windows and a door. Another train car is partially visible on the right. Snow is present on the ground surrounding the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382436

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10671-B

Allston Repair Yard, railroad box car #19588, the Daggett Case, Brighton, Mass., 10672-B

The image shows a railroad box car numbered 19588 at the Allston Repair Yard in Allston, Massachusetts. A portion of the train tracks is visible, along with a brick building in the background. The box car is situated on railway tracks and there is snow present on the ground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382437

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10672-B

Allston Repair Yard, railroad box car #19588, the Daggett Case, Brighton, Mass., 10673-B

The image depicts a railroad box car numbered 19588 at the Allston Repair Yard, located in Allston, Massachusetts. The box car is shown on train tracks in a snowy setting, with part of another train car visible on the left side of the image.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382438

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10673-B

Allston repair yard railroad boxcar #53210, Brighton, Mass., 10674-B

The image shows a railroad boxcar labeled #53210 at the Allston repair yard in Allston, Massachusetts. The boxcar has "New York Central and Hudson River R. R." printed on its side. Several tracks and additional railcars are visible in the yard background, along with some houses.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382439

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10674-B

Railroad car #2495, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10675-B

The image depicts railroad car #2495 in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The car is positioned on railroad tracks and features prominent signage with "B&A" and "2495" marked on its side. In the background, there are multiple freight cars from different lines, including "N&W" and "Wisconsin Central L...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382440

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10675-B

Allston car repair shop, freight cars awaiting repairs, Brighton, Mass., 10676-B

The image shows a freight car positioned on railway tracks outside a brick building associated with a car repair shop in Allston, Massachusetts. In the background, elements such as windows and a telegraph pole are visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382441

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10676-B

Merchant' Dispatch Transport Co. car #9165 at Allston car repair shop, Brighton, Mass., 10677-B

The image shows the side of a train car marked with "M.D.T.C.o 9165," which belongs to the Merchant' Dispatch Transport Co. It is located at the Allston car repair shop in Allston, Massachusetts. The lower part of the car, including the wheels and undercarriage, is visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382442

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10677-B

Freight cars at Allston car repair shop, Brighton, Mass., 10678-B

The image shows several freight cars positioned on railway tracks at the Allston car repair shop in Allston, Massachusetts. The foreground features a close-up view of the end of a boxcar with visible wheels and undercarriage components. Other rail cars can be seen further along the tracks in the bac...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382443

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10678-B

Gantry crane with magnet at scrap yard, West Springfield, Mass., 10679-B

The image shows a gantry crane equipped with a magnet, positioned at a scrap yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The crane is labeled "5 Ton Niles Crane" and is lifting metal scrap. In the foreground, there are large wooden containers filled with various metal pieces. A railcar labeled "Boston ...

Date: 1914

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

GUSN: 382444

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.10679-B

Grand bank, Wilbraham, Mass., 10680-B

The image shows a large bank of earth or dirt with a railroad track running parallel to it in the foreground. On the right side of the image, there is a piece of heavy machinery, likely an excavator, positioned near the bank. Some trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 382445

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.10680-B

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