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Members of a team of engineers working on the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad through the Tug River Valley in Southern West Virginia. L to R: Flint, Russel, Wright.

1. Camp Eight of Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia

IDNO:
039157
Title:
Camp Eight of Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Members of a team of engineers working on the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad through the Tug River Valley in Southern West Virginia. L to R: Flint, Russel, Wright.
Several workers pose next to a horse drawn cart used for hauling. This image is probably an example of pinpoint photography.

2. Railroad Construction Crew for Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad on Tug Fork River

IDNO:
039162
Title:
Railroad Construction Crew for Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad on Tug Fork River
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Several workers pose next to a horse drawn cart used for hauling. This image is probably an example of pinpoint photography.
A barge loaded with supplies for the engineers and crews working on the Ohio Extension along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers between Welch in McDowell County and Kenova in Wayne County. None of the men are identified in the photograph.

3. Norfolk & Western Railroad Contractors Supplies, Tug Fork River District, Southern West Virginia

IDNO:
039163
Title:
Norfolk & Western Railroad Contractors Supplies, Tug Fork River District, Southern West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
A barge loaded with supplies for the engineers and crews working on the Ohio Extension along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers between Welch in McDowell County and Kenova in Wayne County. None of the men are identified in the photograph.
Only identified man is Herbert S. Thomas Sr., seated on the right.

4. Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039170
Title:
Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Only identified man is Herbert S. Thomas Sr., seated on the right.
Photograph taken during the construction of the Ohio extension, part of Norfolk & Western Railroad. None of the individuals are identified.

5. Painter Creek Camp Meeting

IDNO:
039172
Title:
Painter Creek Camp Meeting
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Photograph taken during the construction of the Ohio extension, part of Norfolk & Western Railroad. None of the individuals are identified.
Unidentified man sitting on top of a culvert. Several supports use to shape the culvert are lying in the foreground. This image is probably a pinpoint photograph.

6. Culvert on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad in Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039182
Title:
Culvert on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad in Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Unidentified man sitting on top of a culvert. Several supports use to shape the culvert are lying in the foreground. This image is probably a pinpoint photograph.
Unidentified engineers stand outside their icicle covered cabins with a team of oxen.

7. Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039183
Title:
Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Unidentified engineers stand outside their icicle covered cabins with a team of oxen.
Photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

8. Ham Williamson Dwelling, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039185
Title:
Ham Williamson Dwelling, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Photograph taken of several unidentified civil engineers during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

9. Engineers Hunting Trouble, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039187
Title:
Engineers Hunting Trouble, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Photograph taken of several unidentified civil engineers during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Ned is probably the one sitting with Ran in his lap. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

10. Ned & Ran, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039192
Title:
Ned & Ran, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Ned is probably the one sitting with Ran in his lap. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
The new extension was part of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

11. Tunnel No. One of Ohio Extension, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039195
Title:
Tunnel No. One of Ohio Extension, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
The new extension was part of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Four unidentified workers stand along the tracks in camp. The photograph was taken during the construction of Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

12. Group of Railroad Workers,Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039199
Title:
Group of Railroad Workers,Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Four unidentified workers stand along the tracks in camp. The photograph was taken during the construction of Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.