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The C. & O. train idles in the engine terminal ready to embark.

1. Train No. 1621 Ready to Head Eastbound on Tracks in Front of Mallet House, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 048612
Title:: Train No. 1621 Ready to Head Eastbound on Tracks in Front of Mallet House, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:: 1947
Description:: The C. & O. train idles in the engine terminal ready to embark.

Pictured from left to right is J. E. Burdette (brakeman), O. C. "Battle Ax" Allen (conductor), Hobart Akers (brakeman), and Jack Sweeney (brakeman) with N. B. Allen (engineer) on the steps and C. L. Keaton (fireman) in the cab.

2. Hinton Yards Crew with Engine No. 253, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 048815
Title:: Hinton Yards Crew with Engine No. 253, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:: 1947
Description:: Pictured from left to right is J. E. Burdette (brakeman), O. C. "Battle Ax" Allen (conductor), Hobart Akers (brakeman), and Jack Sweeney (brakeman) with N. B. Allen (engineer) on the steps and C. L. Keaton (fireman) in the cab.