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1. Locomotive Steaming Down Tracks

IDNO:
026170
Title:
Locomotive Steaming Down Tracks
Date:
undated
Engine No. 2101, named "Chessie Steam Special", is pictured on the C. & O. track.

2. Train at Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048650
Title:
Train at Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Engine No. 2101, named "Chessie Steam Special", is pictured on the C. & O. track.
Photo description reads, "2-8-8-2 H-7 Mallet used on coal train between Hinton (Summers County, W. Va.) and Handley (Kanawha County, W. Va.), and between Hinton and Clifton Forge (Alleghany County, Va.) from 1924 until replace by the 2-66-6 H 8's during 1940."

3. Mallet Locomotive Pulling Coal Train through Southeastern West Virginia to Western Virginia

IDNO:
048690
Title:
Mallet Locomotive Pulling Coal Train through Southeastern West Virginia to Western Virginia
Date:
undated
Description:
Photo description reads, "2-8-8-2 H-7 Mallet used on coal train between Hinton (Summers County, W. Va.) and Handley (Kanawha County, W. Va.), and between Hinton and Clifton Forge (Alleghany County, Va.) from 1924 until replace by the 2-66-6 H 8's during 1940."
Looking at the engine sitting on the tracks, following by train cars reading, "Chesapeake & Ohio".

4. C. & O. Engine No. 128, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048813
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 128, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking at the engine sitting on the tracks, following by train cars reading, "Chesapeake & Ohio".
A crowd observes an early diesel engine at the station.

5. C. & O. Engine No. 500 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048848
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 500 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A crowd observes an early diesel engine at the station.
A. B. Adams and Wm. Henry Arrington pictured beside the engine.

6. Railroad Employees with Engine No. 737, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048852
Title:
Railroad Employees with Engine No. 737, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A. B. Adams and Wm. Henry Arrington pictured beside the engine.
Photograph of the engine, built in January 1922, belonging to Campbell's Creek Railroad Co.

7. Campbell's Creek Railroad Company Locomotive Number 6

IDNO:
052101
Title:
Campbell's Creek Railroad Company Locomotive Number 6
Date:
undated
Description:
Photograph of the engine, built in January 1922, belonging to Campbell's Creek Railroad Co.
Four unidentified man pose beside engine number 201.

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

IDNO:
052150
Title:
Kanawha, Glen Jean and Eastern Railroad Engine, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Four unidentified man pose beside engine number 201.
Unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio extension in Southern West Virginia, two men, sitting in the middle, are holding revolvers.

9. Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia

IDNO:
039158
Title:
Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia
Date:
ca.1892
Description:
Unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio extension in Southern West Virginia, two men, sitting in the middle, are holding revolvers.
'Cabell County just after the NS/CSX takeover in 1999. No. 402

10. Conrail - F Unit at the Huntington Locomotive Shops

IDNO:
025661
Title:
Conrail - F Unit at the Huntington Locomotive Shops
Date:
ca. 1999
Description:
'Cabell County just after the NS/CSX takeover in 1999. No. 402
Inscribed on the back of Photograph: "Meadow River Engine No. 7 at Hinton Yards enroute to Cass. Standing on the footboard with his camera is John E. Faulconer of the Hinton Daily News; Holding the child is James P. Williams, C&O (Chesapeake & Ohio) Brakeman. Also in the photograph is Raymon Ratliff, C&O Dispatcher. Others are not identified. By 1964, diesel engines had replaced the once famous steam engine."

11. Last Steam Locomotive to Pass Through Hinton, West Virginia

IDNO:
039033
Title:
Last Steam Locomotive to Pass Through Hinton, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1964
Description:
Inscribed on the back of Photograph: "Meadow River Engine No. 7 at Hinton Yards enroute to Cass. Standing on the footboard with his camera is John E. Faulconer of the Hinton Daily News; Holding the child is James P. Williams, C&O (Chesapeake & Ohio) Brakeman. Also in the photograph is Raymon Ratliff, C&O Dispatcher. Others are not identified. By 1964, diesel engines had replaced the once famous steam engine."
Man holding the child is probably James Williams. This was possibly the last steam powered locomotive to pass through Hinton. Other information on the back on the photograph includes: "Hinton Daily News Coll. from Fred Long to Stephen Trail Su Co WV ... - 1996"

12. Meadow River No. 7 Steam Engine at Hinton Yards, Hinton, West Virginia

IDNO:
039032
Title:
Meadow River No. 7 Steam Engine at Hinton Yards, Hinton, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1964
Description:
Man holding the child is probably James Williams. This was possibly the last steam powered locomotive to pass through Hinton. Other information on the back on the photograph includes: "Hinton Daily News Coll. from Fred Long to Stephen Trail Su Co WV ... - 1996"
Engineer L. J. Brown, left, and fireman Lloyd Bryant, right, are pictured next to the locomotive.

13. C. & O. Railroad Emloyees Beside Engine No. 602, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048851
Title:
C. & O. Railroad Emloyees Beside Engine No. 602, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Engineer L. J. Brown, left, and fireman Lloyd Bryant, right, are pictured next to the locomotive.
Steam engine no. 1508, to the left, and diesel engine no. 6260, pictured to the right.

14. Steam and Diesel Engines in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048702
Title:
Steam and Diesel Engines in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1954
Description:
Steam engine no. 1508, to the left, and diesel engine no. 6260, pictured to the right.

15. C. & O. Engine No. 4007 at Alderson Depot, Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
048853
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 4007 at Alderson Depot, Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
View overlooking train cars in the railroad yard beside a river.

16. Looking West from Roundhouse Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048591
Title:
Looking West from Roundhouse Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking train cars in the railroad yard beside a river.
Engine No. 307 pictured pulling "Chesapeake & Ohio" cars.

17. C. & O. Train in Avis Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048816
Title:
C. & O. Train in Avis Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Engine No. 307 pictured pulling "Chesapeake & Ohio" cars.
A group of unidentified men and small boy stand beside the massive C. & O. engine.

18. Engine No. 490 in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049320
Title:
Engine No. 490 in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A group of unidentified men and small boy stand beside the massive C. & O. engine.
A train car reads, "Chesapeake & Ohio".

19. C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048610
Title:
C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A train car reads, "Chesapeake & Ohio".
Smoke billow from the locomotive as it speeds across the tracks.

20. Engine Pulling Train near Sandstone, W. Va.

IDNO:
049057
Title:
Engine Pulling Train near Sandstone, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Smoke billow from the locomotive as it speeds across the tracks.
The cars belong to the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O)Railroad.

21. Camp Cars at Gauley Station, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038930
Title:
Camp Cars at Gauley Station, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1926
Description:
The cars belong to the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O)Railroad.
Wm. Arrington pictured on the engine.

22. Engine No. 494 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048839
Title:
Engine No. 494 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Wm. Arrington pictured on the engine.
A train winds along the track placed next to New River.

23. Steam Engine on Double Track Along C. & O. Railroad, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049056
Title:
Steam Engine on Double Track Along C. & O. Railroad, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A train winds along the track placed next to New River.
Four men are posed next to a train.

24. Shay Locomotive No. 2 and Crew, Tioga Lumber Company, Tioga, W. Va.

IDNO:
035217
Title:
Shay Locomotive No. 2 and Crew, Tioga Lumber Company, Tioga, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Four men are posed next to a train.
Mr. Harris pictured on the right, directly next to the engine.

25. Engine No. 53 Outside Station in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048812
Title:
Engine No. 53 Outside Station in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Mr. Harris pictured on the right, directly next to the engine.

26. Engineer and Children Pose with the Webster Springs Flier

IDNO:
028864
Title:
Engineer and Children Pose with the Webster Springs Flier
Date:
ca. 1905-1925
Stoddard family pictured beside the turntable, which was 900 feet in circumference.

27. Locomotive No. 175 on Hinton Round House Turntable, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048692
Title:
Locomotive No. 175 on Hinton Round House Turntable, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
Stoddard family pictured beside the turntable, which was 900 feet in circumference.
Unidentified engineer sits at the controls of a locomotive of probably a Chesapeake and Ohio train, looking out the window, down the track. Information on the back includes, "Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000 From Roy Long Collection".

28. Locomotive Engineer in Cab

IDNO:
038918
Title:
Locomotive Engineer in Cab
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
Unidentified engineer sits at the controls of a locomotive of probably a Chesapeake and Ohio train, looking out the window, down the track. Information on the back includes, "Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000 From Roy Long Collection".

29. Transporting a Locomotive, Grafton, W.Va.

IDNO:
025942
Title:
Transporting a Locomotive, Grafton, W.Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

30. Train Climbing Around Point Lookout, Hendricks Grade, W. Va. C. and P. Railroad

IDNO:
025945
Title:
Train Climbing Around Point Lookout, Hendricks Grade, W. Va. C. and P. Railroad
Date:
ca. 1900
The engine used oil headlights. Five men are pictured on and beside the locomotive.

31. C. and O. Enginge No. 254 at Thurmond, W. Va.

IDNO:
052209
Title:
C. and O. Enginge No. 254 at Thurmond, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
The engine used oil headlights. Five men are pictured on and beside the locomotive.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was one of the oldest railroads in the United States. It passed through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. The two men are possible WVU students headed out of Morgantown.

32. Two Unidentified Men in Front of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Car

IDNO:
039782
Title:
Two Unidentified Men in Front of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Car
Date:
ca. 1898
Description:
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was one of the oldest railroads in the United States. It passed through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. The two men are possible WVU students headed out of Morgantown.
Norfolk and Western Train crossing a trestle bridge. A small community is below.

33. Norfolk and Western Train, W. Va.

IDNO:
050292
Title:
Norfolk and Western Train, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
Norfolk and Western Train crossing a trestle bridge. A small community is below.
Two unidentified railroad employees stand beside Engine No. 201 on the C. & O. Railway.

34. C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048814
Title:
C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Two unidentified railroad employees stand beside Engine No. 201 on the C. & O. Railway.
Men posed for a portrait in front of a train.

35. Shay Locomotive No. 2 and Crew, Pardee and Curtin Lumber Company, Bergoo, W. Va.

IDNO:
035105
Title:
Shay Locomotive No. 2 and Crew, Pardee and Curtin Lumber Company, Bergoo, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
Men posed for a portrait in front of a train.
Train carrying hundreds of logs.

36. Loading Logs on a Train near Hacker Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
035157
Title:
Loading Logs on a Train near Hacker Valley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
Train carrying hundreds of logs.

37. Loading Logs on a Train near Hacker Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
035159
Title:
Loading Logs on a Train near Hacker Valley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930

38. Shay Locomotive No. 3, Greenbrier, Cheat, and Elk Railroad on Cheat Mountain

IDNO:
035210
Title:
Shay Locomotive No. 3, Greenbrier, Cheat, and Elk Railroad on Cheat Mountain
Date:
ca. 1880-1930

39. Locomotive No. 3 of the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Co., Jerryville, W. Va.

IDNO:
035182
Title:
Locomotive No. 3 of the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Co., Jerryville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930

40. Locomotive No. 482 of the Cherry Boom and Lumber Co., Jerryville, W. Va.

IDNO:
035181
Title:
Locomotive No. 482 of the Cherry Boom and Lumber Co., Jerryville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Portrait of men posing with a logging train.

41. Pickens and Hacker Valley Railroad Locomotive and Crew

IDNO:
035195
Title:
Pickens and Hacker Valley Railroad Locomotive and Crew
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
Portrait of men posing with a logging train.

42. Locomotive and Passenger Car, Strouds Creek and Muddley Railroad at Tioga, W. Va.

IDNO:
035216
Title:
Locomotive and Passenger Car, Strouds Creek and Muddley Railroad at Tioga, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Men posed next to a train.

43. Shay Locomotive No. 4 with Passenger Car and Crew

IDNO:
035222
Title:
Shay Locomotive No. 4 with Passenger Car and Crew
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
Men posed next to a train.
Men posed next to a train.

44. Locomotive and Crew

IDNO:
035224
Title:
Locomotive and Crew
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
Men posed next to a train.

45. Tioga Locomotive

IDNO:
035228
Title:
Tioga Locomotive
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
'#1 R.H. Gratz, BLW 1743, 7/18/68, 15x18" 44 0 21 ton. Ancient engine, the Gratz, one of the two engines which operated on the Laurel Fork and Sand Hill Rail Road. Taken around 1880-1890. Two persons on the tender are unidentified, but Swearingen said the two others were David Reece, engineer, and C. M. Jones, master mechanic. The engine was scrapped in 1897, along with th railroad system. (Picture to accompany Parkersburg News article, July 10, 1960).'

46. Engine on the Laurel Fork and Sand Hill Railroad

IDNO:
025742
Title:
Engine on the Laurel Fork and Sand Hill Railroad
Date:
ca. 1880-1890
Description:
'#1 R.H. Gratz, BLW 1743, 7/18/68, 15x18" 44 0 21 ton. Ancient engine, the Gratz, one of the two engines which operated on the Laurel Fork and Sand Hill Rail Road. Taken around 1880-1890. Two persons on the tender are unidentified, but Swearingen said the two others were David Reece, engineer, and C. M. Jones, master mechanic. The engine was scrapped in 1897, along with th railroad system. (Picture to accompany Parkersburg News article, July 10, 1960).'
'Scenes at Hanover Junction (Now Doswell) Virginia during the war between the states, showing Virginia Central Tracks, photo by Brady. Page 95, book Lincoln Camera Man, Matthew B Brady by Roy Meredith shows this picture over inscription Burke Station, O. & A., R.R..'

47. Locomotives on the Tracks at Hanover Junction, Va.

IDNO:
026171
Title:
Locomotives on the Tracks at Hanover Junction, Va.
Date:
ca. 1860
Description:
'Scenes at Hanover Junction (Now Doswell) Virginia during the war between the states, showing Virginia Central Tracks, photo by Brady. Page 95, book Lincoln Camera Man, Matthew B Brady by Roy Meredith shows this picture over inscription Burke Station, O. & A., R.R..'
'This locomotive, named J.H. Timberlake, was placed in service by the Virginia Central Railroad in 1855. It is reported that this engine handled President Davis on one of more of his visits to the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Train Running Under Confederacy By Carter S. Anderson, Train Conductor, Virginia Central Railroad. (Published in Locomotive Engineering, April 1893, F. 177) In handling the Confederate soldiers from Richmond, Va. to Gordonsville, Va., 18 trains of about 15 cars each were made up at Richmond to take care of this movement, which consisted of freight cars of all descriptions, with one passenger car at the rear of each train to be occupied by officers, the conductor riding there also, and acting as rear brakeman generally. Below is a list of locomotive engineers and locomotives which took part in the story of our country, and in adversity played well their part, which may be interesting to some of the older employees of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company: 'Staunton,' Engineer Martin R. Alley; 'Albemarle,' John M. Kraft; 'J.H. Timberlake,' John Harton; 'John Timberlake,' Robert Murray; 'Westward Ho,' John Davidson; 'E.H. Gill,' Geo. W. Pelter; 'Chas. Ellett,' John Dunn; 'Greenbrier,' Raymond T. Dunn; 'Millboro,' Seth McCandlish; 'Stuart,' Wm. Keaton; 'W.M. Baldwin,' Simon Ailstock; 'C.G. Coleman,' L.S. Allen; 'E. Fontaine,' R.J. Goodwin; 'C.R. Mason,' Westley P. Huntley. You will note that my father, Robert Murray, manned the Locomotive, 'J.H. Timberlake' (picture shown above), which was placed in service on the Virginia Central Railroad in 1855. It is also reported that this locomotive handled President Davis on one of his visits to the Confederate Army headquarters located in Northern Virginia.'

48. Virginia Central Locomotive, 'J.H. Timberlake'

IDNO:
025936
Title:
Virginia Central Locomotive, 'J.H. Timberlake'
Date:
ca. 1855
Description:
'This locomotive, named J.H. Timberlake, was placed in service by the Virginia Central Railroad in 1855. It is reported that this engine handled President Davis on one of more of his visits to the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Train Running Under Confederacy By Carter S. Anderson, Train Conductor, Virginia Central Railroad. (Published in Locomotive Engineering, April 1893, F. 177) In handling the Confederate soldiers from Richmond, Va. to Gordonsville, Va., 18 trains of about 15 cars each were made up at Richmond to take care of this movement, which consisted of freight cars of all descriptions, with one passenger car at the rear of each train to be occupied by officers, the conductor riding there also, and acting as rear brakeman generally. Below is a list of locomotive engineers and locomotives which took part in the story of our country, and in adversity played well their part, which may be interesting to some of the older employees of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company: 'Staunton,' Engineer Martin R. Alley; 'Albemarle,' John M. Kraft; 'J.H. Timberlake,' John Harton; 'John Timberlake,' Robert Murray; 'Westward Ho,' John Davidson; 'E.H. Gill,' Geo. W. Pelter; 'Chas. Ellett,' John Dunn; 'Greenbrier,' Raymond T. Dunn; 'Millboro,' Seth McCandlish; 'Stuart,' Wm. Keaton; 'W.M. Baldwin,' Simon Ailstock; 'C.G. Coleman,' L.S. Allen; 'E. Fontaine,' R.J. Goodwin; 'C.R. Mason,' Westley P. Huntley. You will note that my father, Robert Murray, manned the Locomotive, 'J.H. Timberlake' (picture shown above), which was placed in service on the Virginia Central Railroad in 1855. It is also reported that this locomotive handled President Davis on one of his visits to the Confederate Army headquarters located in Northern Virginia.'

49. Railroad Cars Using Timken Roller Bearings, Southern, W. Va.

IDNO:
046925
Title:
Railroad Cars Using Timken Roller Bearings, Southern, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
An engine pulling a single train car sits on the tracks outside the station. Hinton Power Plant pictured in the background.

50. Engine No. 377 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048834
Title:
Engine No. 377 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
An engine pulling a single train car sits on the tracks outside the station. Hinton Power Plant pictured in the background.
View of the wreckage.

51. Crane Lifting Derailed C. & O. Cars After Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048646
Title:
Crane Lifting Derailed C. & O. Cars After Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
View of the wreckage.
A group of unidentified men huddle around parts of the blown off engine where a handful of bodies were found. Among those killed were engineer W. H. Anderson, fireman J. W. Sullivan, and head brakeman O. L. Richmond.

52. Men Observe the Remnants of Engine 1642 After Exploding at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048655
Title:
Men Observe the Remnants of Engine 1642 After Exploding at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
A group of unidentified men huddle around parts of the blown off engine where a handful of bodies were found. Among those killed were engineer W. H. Anderson, fireman J. W. Sullivan, and head brakeman O. L. Richmond.

53. Baltimore and Ohio Steam Engine

IDNO:
025625
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Steam Engine
Date:
1956
A B&O Engine in an unidentified rail yard.

54. Baltimore and Ohio Engine

IDNO:
025626
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Engine
Date:
1956
Description:
A B&O Engine in an unidentified rail yard.

55. NKP 777 Locomotive, Huntington, W. Va

IDNO:
033609
Title:
NKP 777 Locomotive, Huntington, W. Va
Date:
1956
The train car is pictured in the pit. Two unidentified men are pictured observing the scene.

56. Unit 8010 in Turn Table Pit, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048597
Title:
Unit 8010 in Turn Table Pit, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1954/3/22
Description:
The train car is pictured in the pit. Two unidentified men are pictured observing the scene.

57. New York Central Locomotive No. 6359, Rainelle, W. Va.

IDNO:
033586
Title:
New York Central Locomotive No. 6359, Rainelle, W. Va.
Date:
1954/02

58. New York Central, Rainelle, W. Va.

IDNO:
037655
Title:
New York Central, Rainelle, W. Va.
Date:
1954/01/01
View from above looking down on the derailed train cars.

59. 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.
Looking at the toppled engine from the railroad tracks. To the right, a group of unidentified workers observe the damage.

60. 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.
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.

61. 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.
Two unidentified men observe the damage. Where the "X" is on the picture, body of engineer W. H. Anderson was found.

62. 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.
Two unidentified men inspect the damage along the railroad tracks.

63. 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.
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.

64. 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.
Looking at the derailed train and what's left of the engine. The cabin is pictured in the background unharmed.

65. 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.
Unidentified workers walk up and down the railroad tracks after Engine 1642 exploded.

66. 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.
Johnny Richmond, pictured in the center with a cigarette in his mouth, and associates observe the wreckage which occurred around 5:00 p.m.

67. 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.
A group of unidentified men observe thedamage and what little is left of the engine.

68. 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.
A group of unidentified men observe the damage which occurred roughly around 5:00 p.m.

69. 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.
Vernal S. Long pictured in the engine. Long was the engineer on the M-1 Engine No. 500 while making its first run from Clifton Forge, Va. to Hinton, W. Va.

70. Engineer on Engine No. 1619 at Clifton Forge, Va.

IDNO:
048854
Title:
Engineer on Engine No. 1619 at Clifton Forge, Va.
Date:
1952/09/06
Description:
Vernal S. Long pictured in the engine. Long was the engineer on the M-1 Engine No. 500 while making its first run from Clifton Forge, Va. to Hinton, W. Va.
Smoke billows from the engine which sits behind twenty-eight cars of coal. The photo was taken on the east end of Meadow Creek.

71. C. & O. Engine No. 1445 On Rear End of Coal Train Pulled by Engine No. 1387 on the Nicholas, Fayette and Greenbrier Railway in Meadow Creek, W. Va.

IDNO:
048950
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 1445 On Rear End of Coal Train Pulled by Engine No. 1387 on the Nicholas, Fayette and Greenbrier Railway in Meadow Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1952/04/09
Description:
Smoke billows from the engine which sits behind twenty-eight cars of coal. The photo was taken on the east end of Meadow Creek.

72. Caboose 3 of the Cherry Boom and Lumber Co., Jerryville, W. Va.

IDNO:
035179
Title:
Caboose 3 of the Cherry Boom and Lumber Co., Jerryville, W. Va.
Date:
1950/09/04
A picture of series 1201-1212, type 4-6-6-4, class M-2 locomotive engine on Western Maryland Railway at Ridgeley, W. Va. The engine is built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (no. 62453)in 1940 with following specification: wt--601,000lb; cyl.4-23x32; dri. 69"; T.F. 95,500 lb.; B.P. 250lb.

73. Locomotive 1201on Western Maryland Railway at Ridgeley, W. Va.

IDNO:
025612
Title:
Locomotive 1201on Western Maryland Railway at Ridgeley, W. Va.
Date:
1949/09/11
Description:
A picture of series 1201-1212, type 4-6-6-4, class M-2 locomotive engine on Western Maryland Railway at Ridgeley, W. Va. The engine is built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (no. 62453)in 1940 with following specification: wt--601,000lb; cyl.4-23x32; dri. 69"; T.F. 95,500 lb.; B.P. 250lb.
A picture of series 1201-1212, type 4-6-6-4, class M-2 locomotive engine on Western Maryland Railway at Ridgeley, W. Va. The engine is built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (no. 62463)in 1940 with following specification: wt--601,000lb; cyl.-4-23x32; dri. 69"; T.F. 95,500 lb.; B.P. 250lb.

74. Western Maryland Railway Locomotive 1211 at Ridgeley, W. Va.

IDNO:
025613
Title:
Western Maryland Railway Locomotive 1211 at Ridgeley, W. Va.
Date:
1949/09/11
Description:
A picture of series 1201-1212, type 4-6-6-4, class M-2 locomotive engine on Western Maryland Railway at Ridgeley, W. Va. The engine is built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (no. 62463)in 1940 with following specification: wt--601,000lb; cyl.-4-23x32; dri. 69"; T.F. 95,500 lb.; B.P. 250lb.

75. Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Road Locomotive

IDNO:
033185
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Road Locomotive
Date:
1949/09/04

76. Passenger Train; Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
041703
Title:
Passenger Train; Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949

77. Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Road Locomotive No. 1460, Eskdale, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
033186
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Road Locomotive No. 1460, Eskdale, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1948/09/05
Photo of the first coal-burning, steam, turbine, electric engine--the largest single unit locomotive in the world. As long as 154 feet and 9 3/4 inches, including the water tender. The top speed was 100 miles per hour. The engine weight 411.5 tons.

78. C. & O. Engine No. 500 in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048842
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 500 in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1947/06
Description:
Photo of the first coal-burning, steam, turbine, electric engine--the largest single unit locomotive in the world. As long as 154 feet and 9 3/4 inches, including the water tender. The top speed was 100 miles per hour. The engine weight 411.5 tons.
Passengers stand beside the track looking at engine no. 500.

79. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Engine at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048850
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Engine at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1947/06
Description:
Passengers stand beside the track looking at engine no. 500.
The C. & O. train idles in the engine terminal ready to embark.

80. 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.

81. 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.

82. Locomotive 129

IDNO:
025930
Title:
Locomotive 129
Date:
1944/11/22
Norfolk and Western A 1232; Norfolk and Western (#360) with 4-8-2, K-2; #134 and other locomotive engines on N&W Railway at Depot at Williamson, W. Va.

83. Railroad Yard at Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
025617
Title:
Railroad Yard at Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1944/05/23
Description:
Norfolk and Western A 1232; Norfolk and Western (#360) with 4-8-2, K-2; #134 and other locomotive engines on N&W Railway at Depot at Williamson, W. Va.
A picture of A 1232 locomotive engine on N&W Railway of Roanoke being serviced at Williamson, W. Va.

84. Norfolk and Western Locomotive A 1232 at Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
025618
Title:
Norfolk and Western Locomotive A 1232 at Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1944/05
Description:
A picture of A 1232 locomotive engine on N&W Railway of Roanoke being serviced at Williamson, W. Va.
The locomotives sit on the tracks below the pit.

85. Passenger Engines Below the Inspection Pit, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049123
Title:
Passenger Engines Below the Inspection Pit, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
The locomotives sit on the tracks below the pit.
B&O 1239, E-8-60 locomotive engine on B&O Railway at Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va. The engine is built by Baldwin Loc. Wks. in 1893 and scrapped in 1942.

86. Baltimore and Ohio Locomotive No. 1239, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
025615
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Locomotive No. 1239, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1939/07/23
Description:
B&O 1239, E-8-60 locomotive engine on B&O Railway at Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va. The engine is built by Baldwin Loc. Wks. in 1893 and scrapped in 1942.
'Blt. Alco Dickson Works 1908; [it was] used on Construction of Flood Control Dam at Grafton, W. Va.; [the photo] taken Grafton W. Va.'

87. Frederick Snare Construction Corp Engine Locomotive No. 202 0-6-0

IDNO:
032347
Title:
Frederick Snare Construction Corp Engine Locomotive No. 202 0-6-0
Date:
1938/12/26
Description:
'Blt. Alco Dickson Works 1908; [it was] used on Construction of Flood Control Dam at Grafton, W. Va.; [the photo] taken Grafton W. Va.'

88. Locomotive Monongahela #115, 2-8-0, Class H-5, Maidsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
032357
Title:
Locomotive Monongahela #115, 2-8-0, Class H-5, Maidsville, W. Va.
Date:
1938/09
The photo was taken at Fairmont, W. Va.

89. Seaboard 9006 Boxcar

IDNO:
032350
Title:
Seaboard 9006 Boxcar
Date:
1938/07/24
Description:
The photo was taken at Fairmont, W. Va.

90. K C & T Company Federal No. 1 Locomotive

IDNO:
032353
Title:
K C & T Company Federal No. 1 Locomotive
Date:
1938/07/24
The photo taken at Grant Town, W. Va.

91. Koppers Coal and Transportation Co. GRCX 3800, Grant Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
032354
Title:
Koppers Coal and Transportation Co. GRCX 3800, Grant Town, W. Va.
Date:
1938/07/03
Description:
The photo taken at Grant Town, W. Va.
The photo was taken at Fairmont W. Va.

92. Western Maryland Locomotive No. 837, 2-8-0, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
032348
Title:
Western Maryland Locomotive No. 837, 2-8-0, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1938/07
Description:
The photo was taken at Fairmont W. Va.

93. Chesapeake and Ohio Passenger Car 9055, Durbin, W. Va.

IDNO:
032361
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Passenger Car 9055, Durbin, W. Va.
Date:
1938/07
The photo taken at Fairmont, W. Va.

94. Pennsylvania 62812 Box Car, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
032351
Title:
Pennsylvania 62812 Box Car, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1938/06
Description:
The photo taken at Fairmont, W. Va.

95. Reading Railroad Ore Car No. 71529

IDNO:
032349
Title:
Reading Railroad Ore Car No. 71529
Date:
1938/05
'B.t Baldwin 1937, Wght. 248,000, 800 H.P.;the photo was taken at Fairmont, W. Va.; engine enroute to New Orleans, La.'

96. Locomotive Public Belt Railroad #31, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
032355
Title:
Locomotive Public Belt Railroad #31, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1937/12/26
Description:
'B.t Baldwin 1937, Wght. 248,000, 800 H.P.;the photo was taken at Fairmont, W. Va.; engine enroute to New Orleans, La.'