East Broad Top R.R. & Coal Co., Robertsdale, PA, backing three coaches
Creator
Richardson, Robert W.
Date
1940 May 19
Summary
Men and boys sit on, and stand near, East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company narrow gauge railroad coaches in Robertsdale (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania. Shows a man with a camera and tripod. Rusticated stone railroad buildings and a depot are near the yard. Many of the men have on railroad style caps, they are probably railfans. Lettering on a passenger car reads: "East Broad Top."
Description
1 negative 7 x 11 cm. (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company--1940-1950; Railfans--Pennsylvania--Robertsdale--1940-1950; Robertsdale (Pa.)--1940-1950; Narrow gauge railroads--Pennsylvania--Robertsdale--1940-1950; Passengers--Pennsylvania--Robertsdale--1940-1950; Railroad passenger cars--Pennsylvania--Robertsdale--1940-1950; Railroad shops & yards--Pennsylvania--Robertsdale--1940-1950; Spectators--Pennsylvania--Robertsdale--1940-1950.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Robert W. Richardson.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700401314
Notes
Title penciled on negative envelope with: "rear of 15 in fore, 8 broadside to right (engine out of sight), Dave Davis to right, narrow gauge."; R7004013144
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