Conrail freight railroad yard, probably Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Charles Reich
1944 - 2014
Date1970-1989
MediumPhotography; platinum on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 9/16 × 9 1/2in. (19.2 × 24.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 13/16 × 11 3/8in. (22.4 × 28.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 13/16 × 11 3/8in. (22.4 × 28.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Terry Harlow
DescriptionPhotograph of a freight railroad yard. At the center right is a small building with a sign on the side that reads, "Conrail Flexi-Flo Terminal," which suggests that this is Hartford. On the left and in the center, cylindrical freight cars are visible. In the background, there are two stationary pieces of railroad equipment, one with a chute.
Object number2022.9.2
InscribedRecto, pencil lines framing the imageNotesGeography note: The location of this rail yard is probably Hartford, which was Conrail's only Connecticut-based "Flexi-Flo" terminal. (Source: "Flexi-Flo Terminals" map and list, 1984; https://www.multimodalways.org/docs/railroads/companies/CR/CR%20Intermodal/CR%20Flexi-Flow%20Terminals%203-19-1984.pdf)On View
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