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Exploded Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048651
Title:
Exploded Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
A group of unidentified men observe the damage which occurred roughly around 5:00 p.m.
2.
Site of Wreckage Where Engine 1642 Exploded at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048649
Title:
Site of Wreckage Where Engine 1642 Exploded at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
A group of unidentified men observe thedamage and what little is left of the engine.
3.
Men Inspect Engine Explosion Damage at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048648
Title:
Men Inspect Engine Explosion Damage at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Johnny Richmond, pictured in the center with a cigarette in his mouth, and associates observe the wreckage which occurred around 5:00 p.m.
4.
Railroad Workers Inspecting Explosion Aftermath at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048644
Title:
Railroad Workers Inspecting Explosion Aftermath at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Unidentified workers walk up and down the railroad tracks after Engine 1642 exploded.
5.
Damage of Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048642
Title:
Damage of Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Looking at the derailed train and what's left of the engine. The cabin is pictured in the background unharmed.
6.
Site of Engine 1642 Explosion Along River, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048641
Title:
Site of Engine 1642 Explosion Along River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
View of the site where the engine blew up at C. W. Cabin. Parts of the damaged engine can be seen at the bottom of the photo.
7.
Observing the Wreckage After the Explosion of Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048639
Title:
Observing the Wreckage After the Explosion of Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Two unidentified men inspect the damage along the railroad tracks.
8.
Site Where Fireman's Body Found after Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048638
Title:
Site Where Fireman's Body Found after Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
The "X" on the photo marks the spot where fireman J. W. Sullivan was found dead. Parts of the engine are pictured in the river.
9.
Scene at Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048637
Title:
Scene at Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Two unidentified men observe the damage. Where the "X" is on the picture, body of engineer W. H. Anderson was found.
10.
Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
048635
Title:
Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Looking at the toppled engine from the railroad tracks. To the right, a group of unidentified workers observe the damage.
11.
Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, w. Va.
IDNO:
048633
Title:
Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, w. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
View from above looking down on the derailed train cars.