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The White Oak Railway was constructed during the early-1900's and came under the control of the New River Company. The short-line railroad was originally incorporated to provide citizens of the area a direct rail-connection between the primary business centers in Beckley, Mount Hope, and Oak Hill.The railroad consisted of two unconnected "pieces" that never were completely finished. The first section consisted of about 7 and ½ miles of track connecting with the C. & O. Railway at Carlisle, running from there through Oak Hill to Stuart. The second section was about 4 to 5 miles in length connecting with the C. & O. Railway at Price Hill Junction, running to a mine located at Price Hill.Under an agreement with the C. & O. Railway, the White Oak Railway operated passenger and freight trains along the tracks of the C. & O.'s White Oak Branch  between Glen Jean and Carlisle. In 1912, the New River Company sold the locomotives and rolling stock of the White Oak Railway and jointly leased operation of the railroad to Virginian and the C. & O.

1. White Oak Railroad, Somewhere in West Virginia

A group of men are pictured on and beside a train car.  A bridge in the background crosses the New River.

2. Railroad Bridge and Turntable, Thurmond, W. Va.

A Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad train moves across the bridge while flood water rushes beneath.

3. C. & O. Railroad Bridge during Flood, Prince, W. Va.

View of the town's main street which is situated next to railroad tracks.  The train station is visible at the far left, while businesses line the street.

4. Montgomery, W. Va.

Four unidentified man pose beside engine number 201.

5. Kanawha, Glen Jean and Eastern Railroad Engine, Glen Jean, W. Va.

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.

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