Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
36041.001.0001 |
Accession number |
36041.001 |
Object Name |
Image, Digital |
Description |
This black and white photograph of Boston & Maine Railroad's #1173, an American Locomotive Company (Alco) S-3-b, is a 3/4 front fireman's side view of the locomotive. The paint scheme is black with the red and white strips in the front with Boston and Maine spelled out on the side. The S-3 locomotives produced 660 horsepower. This is an official ALCO photo and was taken in Schenectady, New York sometime in September of 1950. This is a brand new locomotive and the photograph was taken shortly before delivery to the Boston & Maine Railroad. |
Date |
September 1950 |
Collection |
Boston & Maine Railroad Diesel Builder's Photos |
Title |
Boston & Maine Railroad Alco S-3-b #1173 |
Search Terms |
Boston and Maine Railroad American Locomotive Company Alco Schenectady 1950 #1173 New York S-3 S-3-b builder's photo photograph B&M September locomotive engine Railroad |
Print size |
2999x2400 |
Photographer |
Factory Photographer |
Place |
Schenectady, New York |
People |
MacMillan, Alan Sr. MacMillan, Alan Jr. Hutcinson, David Hill, George |
Medium |
Digital Copy |