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Thomas G. McKell built the Kanawha, Glen Jean & Eastern Railway between Glen Jean, W. Va. and Deepwater, W. Va, a town situated on the Kanawha River. The rail line served as a means to transport coal for the McKell Coal & Coke Company, and made a connection with the C. & O. Railway as well.

1. Thomas McKell's K. G. J. and E. Railway near Glen Jean, W. Va.

IDNO:
052140
Title:
Thomas McKell's K. G. J. and E. Railway near Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Thomas G. McKell built the Kanawha, Glen Jean & Eastern Railway between Glen Jean, W. Va. and Deepwater, W. Va, a town situated on the Kanawha River. The rail line served as a means to transport coal for the McKell Coal & Coke Company, and made a connection with the C. & O. Railway as well.
An electric haulage rail system at mine no. 2. An Africa-American miner is pictured in the conductor's seat on the train engine. Miners inspect the coal loaded into the carts before it is transported.

2. Mecca Colliery and Coke Company, Morris Creek, near Montgomery, W. Va.

IDNO:
052162
Title:
Mecca Colliery and Coke Company, Morris Creek, near Montgomery, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
An electric haulage rail system at mine no. 2. An Africa-American miner is pictured in the conductor's seat on the train engine. Miners inspect the coal loaded into the carts before it is transported.