The train was carrying lumber from Robson, W. Va. to a C. & O. station at Deepwater, W. Va before wrecking. J. S. Blake is standing on the wheel near the ground. Also pictured are D. P. Craig, William Darlington, and Pete Foster.

First Railroad Wreck on Virginian Railway

Identifier:: 052104
Collection Number:: A&M 3567
Title:: First Railroad Wreck on Virginian Railway
Date:: 1904/10
Description:: The train was carrying lumber from Robson, W. Va. to a C. & O. station at Deepwater, W. Va before wrecking. J. S. Blake is standing on the wheel near the ground. Also pictured are D. P. Craig, William Darlington, and Pete Foster.
Acquisition Source:: Caldwell, Walter
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: digital file
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView