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1. Chesapeake and Ohio Depot, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
053810
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Depot, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910

2. Chesapeake and Ohio Station, Montgomery, W. Va.

IDNO:
053798
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Station, Montgomery, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Text on the back reads, "The Collins P. Huntington Monument. Erected Oct. 22, 1924, in memory of Collins P. Huntington, the founder of the cities of Huntington, W. Va. and Newport News, Va. He was born Oct. 22, 1821 at Harwington, Conn. Through his efforts in 1862, the Central Pacific Railroad Company was formed to construct a telegraph and railroad line from the Pacific Coast to Ogden, Utah, to connect with the Union Pacific Railroad. The completion of this project placed him in the foremost ranks of American empire builders. He was president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company from 1869 to 1887. Died Aug. 13, 1900."

3. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station and C. P. Huntington Monument, Huntington, W. Va.

IDNO:
053792
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station and C. P. Huntington Monument, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1927
Description:
Text on the back reads, "The Collins P. Huntington Monument. Erected Oct. 22, 1924, in memory of Collins P. Huntington, the founder of the cities of Huntington, W. Va. and Newport News, Va. He was born Oct. 22, 1821 at Harwington, Conn. Through his efforts in 1862, the Central Pacific Railroad Company was formed to construct a telegraph and railroad line from the Pacific Coast to Ogden, Utah, to connect with the Union Pacific Railroad. The completion of this project placed him in the foremost ranks of American empire builders. He was president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company from 1869 to 1887. Died Aug. 13, 1900."
The workers and caboose belong to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company.

4. Railroad Workers in front of a Caboose

IDNO:
053533
Title:
Railroad Workers in front of a Caboose
Date:
undated
Description:
The workers and caboose belong to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company.
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.

5. White Oak Railroad, Somewhere in West Virginia

IDNO:
052231
Title:
White Oak Railroad, Somewhere in West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
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.
The engine used oil headlights. Five men are pictured on and beside the locomotive.

6. 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.
Omer Plumley is pictured riding a bicycle in the forefront, In the back is the Sewell Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad station.

7. Man Riding Bicycle at C. & O. Station, Sewell, W. Va.

IDNO:
052195
Title:
Man Riding Bicycle at C. & O. Station, Sewell, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Omer Plumley is pictured riding a bicycle in the forefront, In the back is the Sewell Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad station.
A Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad train moves across the bridge while flood water rushes beneath.

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

IDNO:
052189
Title:
C. & O. Railroad Bridge during Flood, Prince, W. Va.
Date:
1940/04
Description:
A Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad train moves across the bridge while flood water rushes beneath.
Those killed as a result of the accident were William Blankenship, Homer Cart, Thomas W. Craft, James Hunter, Eddie Huelett, Steve Kozma, Everett Leach, John Long, William J. Maynus, Henry McMillian, J. L. "Pat" Murphy, Delmar Oxley, Jesse Persinger, S. L. Runyon, Ray Tartar, William Turner, and Jerome Walters. In addition to those who lost their lives, 43 or 46 were injured. A Chesapeake and Ohio derrick car works to clear the wreckage.

9. Work Train Explosion in Powellton Hollow, McDunn, W. Va.

IDNO:
052188
Title:
Work Train Explosion in Powellton Hollow, McDunn, W. Va.
Date:
1934/12/27
Description:
Those killed as a result of the accident were William Blankenship, Homer Cart, Thomas W. Craft, James Hunter, Eddie Huelett, Steve Kozma, Everett Leach, John Long, William J. Maynus, Henry McMillian, J. L. "Pat" Murphy, Delmar Oxley, Jesse Persinger, S. L. Runyon, Ray Tartar, William Turner, and Jerome Walters. In addition to those who lost their lives, 43 or 46 were injured. A Chesapeake and Ohio derrick car works to clear the wreckage.
A crowd is gathered on the steps at the store's entrance. The store is located next to railroad tracks, where C. & O. railroad cars are sitting.

10. Company Store, Kilsyth, W. Va.

IDNO:
052151
Title:
Company Store, Kilsyth, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A crowd is gathered on the steps at the store's entrance. The store is located next to railroad tracks, where C. & O. railroad cars are sitting.
Fire Creek is now a ghost town, located near the New River Gorge, Fayette County, W. Va.

11. Fire Creek C. & O. Station, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052122
Title:
Fire Creek C. & O. Station, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Fire Creek is now a ghost town, located near the New River Gorge, Fayette County, W. Va.
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.

12. First Railroad Wreck on Virginian Railway

IDNO:
052104
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.
View looking at the building from across the tracks.

13. C. & O. Station at Admiralty and Post Office, Eccles, W. Va.

IDNO:
052085
Title:
C. & O. Station at Admiralty and Post Office, Eccles, W. Va.
Date:
1920
Description:
View looking at the building from across the tracks.
Miners stand beside the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway cars. Subjects unidentified.

14. C. & O. Railway Cars Transporting Coal in Marlinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
052072
Title:
C. & O. Railway Cars Transporting Coal in Marlinton, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Miners stand beside the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway cars. Subjects unidentified.
C. & O. Railway cars sit against the building, likely prepared to transport coal.

15. Railway Leading Up to Federal Consolidated Coal Company Zephyr Mine Facilities

IDNO:
052035
Title:
Railway Leading Up to Federal Consolidated Coal Company Zephyr Mine Facilities
Date:
1954/12/24
Description:
C. & O. Railway cars sit against the building, likely prepared to transport coal.
View overlooking the facilities in Cameo, W. Va. C. & O. Railway cars sit around and beneath the building, likely ready to transport coal.

16. Federal Consolidated Coal Company Zephyr Mine Facilities

IDNO:
052034
Title:
Federal Consolidated Coal Company Zephyr Mine Facilities
Date:
1954/12/24
Description:
View overlooking the facilities in Cameo, W. Va. C. & O. Railway cars sit around and beneath the building, likely ready to transport coal.
A team portrait of the C. & O. baseball team.In the back from, from left to right, is Ervin Maxwell (center field); Joe McCarthey (pitcher); John Warhop (Wauhop) (pitcher); Ocar Whitlock (1st base); Will Turner (3rd base); and Bob Turner (pitcher).In the front is Arthur Sydnor (left field); Elvin Wise (2nd base); Harry Starbuck (catcher); George Secrest (short stop); and John Hobbs (right field). Warhop (Wauhop) pitched the ball that Babe Ruth hit for his first professional homer run.

17. Chesapeake & Ohio Baseball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050477
Title:
Chesapeake & Ohio Baseball Team, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1904
Description:
A team portrait of the C. & O. baseball team.In the back from, from left to right, is Ervin Maxwell (center field); Joe McCarthey (pitcher); John Warhop (Wauhop) (pitcher); Ocar Whitlock (1st base); Will Turner (3rd base); and Bob Turner (pitcher).In the front is Arthur Sydnor (left field); Elvin Wise (2nd base); Harry Starbuck (catcher); George Secrest (short stop); and John Hobbs (right field). Warhop (Wauhop) pitched the ball that Babe Ruth hit for his first professional homer run.
In the background, the C. & O. Commissary is pictured. The home is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Summers Street.

18. Mrs. Robert Murrell Playing an Instrument On Flanagan-Murrell Home Steps, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049961
Title:
Mrs. Robert Murrell Playing an Instrument On Flanagan-Murrell Home Steps, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
In the background, the C. & O. Commissary is pictured. The home is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Summers Street.
The former employees pose for a group portrait. Pictured is Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, Henry Lee, Thomas Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Krim Bess, Mr. King, J. W. McCallister, Jr., D. B. Murphy of Clifton Forge, Va., E. L. Wiseman, Mr. Reese, and W. L. Taylor. The group was attending the 38th convention of the Veterans' association held in Greenbrier Valley Fair Grounds.

19. Retired Employees of the C. & O. Railroad in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049903
Title:
Retired Employees of the C. & O. Railroad in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The former employees pose for a group portrait. Pictured is Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, Henry Lee, Thomas Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Krim Bess, Mr. King, J. W. McCallister, Jr., D. B. Murphy of Clifton Forge, Va., E. L. Wiseman, Mr. Reese, and W. L. Taylor. The group was attending the 38th convention of the Veterans' association held in Greenbrier Valley Fair Grounds.
Smoke pours from the fast moving engine as it pulls the train cars across the rails.

20. C. & O. Railroad Locomotive and Train, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049900
Title:
C. & O. Railroad Locomotive and Train, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Smoke pours from the fast moving engine as it pulls the train cars across the rails.
The home, located on Summers Street, looks over the river as well as the C. & O. Hinton West Yard.

21. Young Pat Smith at Alley Home Overlooking New River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049651
Title:
Young Pat Smith at Alley Home Overlooking New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The home, located on Summers Street, looks over the river as well as the C. & O. Hinton West Yard.
View of the mill yard which is located next to a C. & O. railroad station.

22. Sandstone Planing Mill Co. Yard Outside of Train Station, New Richmond, W. Va.

IDNO:
049410
Title:
Sandstone Planing Mill Co. Yard Outside of Train Station, New Richmond, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
View of the mill yard which is located next to a C. & O. railroad station.
The railway bridge hover over a small creek near Sandstone, W. Va.

23. C. & O. Railroad Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049401
Title:
C. & O. Railroad Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The railway bridge hover over a small creek near Sandstone, W. Va.
A group of unidentified men and small boy stand beside the massive C. & O. engine.

24. 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.