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Originally operated by the Glade Creek Coal and Lumber Company, the 750 foot railroad bridge was salvaged by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad during World War II. Information on the back of photograph includes: " Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000; Roy Long Coll."

1. Removing Superstructure Off Railroad Bridge Over New River, Glade, W. Va.

The piers were part of the a 750-foot railroad bridge spanning the New River near the mouth of Glade Creek. The line was operated by the Glade Creek Coal and Lumber Railway, 1924-1929 and Babcock Coal & Timber Company, 1929-1936 . The bridge was salvage by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad during World War II.

2. Piers Of Glade Creek Coal and Lumber Railway Bridge Looking Down New River, Glade, W. Va.

Photograph was taken along the river bank, looking up at the bridge as two locomotives pass each other.

3. Railroad Bridge Across New River at Thurmond, W. Va.

Built by William G. McKell in 1901, the Dunglen was called the Waldorf of the mountains. It burned down in 1930.

4. Dunglen Hotel on New River in Thurmond, Fayette County, W. Va.