This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Western Maryland Railroad Round House Workers, Thomas, W. Va.
Date:
1916/10
Description:
Sitting from left to right- Bert Pase, Tony Mlekush, Naielron Nearhood, Mike Guy, __, __. Standing- John Yeager, Joe Close, Arch Durr, Dave Close, __, __, __.
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.
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.