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Members of a team of engineers working on the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad through the Tug River Valley in Southern West Virginia. L to R: Flint, Russel, Wright.

1. Camp Eight of Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia

IDNO:
039157
Title:
Camp Eight of Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Members of a team of engineers working on the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad through the Tug River Valley in Southern West Virginia. L to R: Flint, Russel, Wright.
Unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio extension in Southern West Virginia, two men, sitting in the middle, are holding revolvers.

2. 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.
Unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio Extension, pose in front of a log cabin.

3. Camp Six of Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia

IDNO:
039159
Title:
Camp Six of Engineers for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio Extension, pose in front of a log cabin.
Group portrait of unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio Extension in Southern West Virginia.

4. Reunion of Engineers, Tug Fork River Division, Norfolk & Western Railroad

IDNO:
039160
Title:
Reunion of Engineers, Tug Fork River Division, Norfolk & Western Railroad
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Group portrait of unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio Extension in Southern West Virginia.
Unidentified field engineer rides his horse over a county road near Tug Fork River.

5. County Road, Section 50, Tug Fork River District of Norfolk & Western Railroad, West Virginia

IDNO:
039161
Title:
County Road, Section 50, Tug Fork River District of Norfolk & Western Railroad, West Virginia
Date:
ca.1892
Description:
Unidentified field engineer rides his horse over a county road near Tug Fork River.
Several workers pose next to a horse drawn cart used for hauling. This image is probably an example of pinpoint photography.

6. Railroad Construction Crew for Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad on Tug Fork River

IDNO:
039162
Title:
Railroad Construction Crew for Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad on Tug Fork River
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Several workers pose next to a horse drawn cart used for hauling. This image is probably an example of pinpoint photography.
A barge loaded with supplies for the engineers and crews working on the Ohio Extension along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers between Welch in McDowell County and Kenova in Wayne County. None of the men are identified in the photograph.

7. Norfolk & Western Railroad Contractors Supplies, Tug Fork River District, Southern West Virginia

IDNO:
039163
Title:
Norfolk & Western Railroad Contractors Supplies, Tug Fork River District, Southern West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
A barge loaded with supplies for the engineers and crews working on the Ohio Extension along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers between Welch in McDowell County and Kenova in Wayne County. None of the men are identified in the photograph.
Unidentified workers, part a team of engineers, survey for a tunnel, as two men stand inside an opening in the rocks.

8. Surveying for Ohio Extension of Norfolk and Western Railroad on Tug Fork River, W. Va.

IDNO:
039167
Title:
Surveying for Ohio Extension of Norfolk and Western Railroad on Tug Fork River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Unidentified workers, part a team of engineers, survey for a tunnel, as two men stand inside an opening in the rocks.
Railroad cut along the Tug Fork River.

9. Section 65 of Ohio Extension of Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, W. Va.

IDNO:
039168
Title:
Section 65 of Ohio Extension of Norfolk and Western Railroad, Tug Fork River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Railroad cut along the Tug Fork River.
Group portrait of several families of the workers building the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers.

10. Sunday on 'Tug', Tug Fork River, Southern West Virginia

IDNO:
039169
Title:
Sunday on 'Tug', Tug Fork River, Southern West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Group portrait of several families of the workers building the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers.
Only identified man is Herbert S. Thomas Sr., seated on the right.

11. Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039170
Title:
Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Only identified man is Herbert S. Thomas Sr., seated on the right.
Taken during the construction of the Ohio extension.

12. Looking East Toward Camp Six for Norfolk & Western Railroad Workers, Tug Fork River Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
039171
Title:
Looking East Toward Camp Six for Norfolk & Western Railroad Workers, Tug Fork River Valley, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1892
Description:
Taken during the construction of the Ohio extension.
Photograph taken during the construction of the Ohio extension, part of Norfolk & Western Railroad. None of the individuals are identified.

13. Painter Creek Camp Meeting

IDNO:
039172
Title:
Painter Creek Camp Meeting
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Photograph taken during the construction of the Ohio extension, part of Norfolk & Western Railroad. None of the individuals are identified.
Photograph taken during the construction on the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers. None of the family members are identified.

14. Jim Mounce & Family, Tug Fork River Area, W. Va.

IDNO:
039173
Title:
Jim Mounce & Family, Tug Fork River Area, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1892
Description:
Photograph taken during the construction on the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers. None of the family members are identified.
A small split-logged cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by a vegetable garden.

15. Home of Rene Bailey, Tug Fork River Area, W. Va.

IDNO:
039175
Title:
Home of Rene Bailey, Tug Fork River Area, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
A small split-logged cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by a vegetable garden.
Elevated view of the Short Pole Creek, a tributary of the Tug Fork River.

16. Short Pole Creek, McDowell County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039176
Title:
Short Pole Creek, McDowell County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Elevated view of the Short Pole Creek, a tributary of the Tug Fork River.
Squire Murphy, 2nd from the left and four unidentified children.

17. Squire Murphy and Company, Tug Fork River Area, W. Va.

IDNO:
039181
Title:
Squire Murphy and Company, Tug Fork River Area, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Squire Murphy, 2nd from the left and four unidentified children.
Unidentified man sitting on top of a culvert. Several supports use to shape the culvert are lying in the foreground. This image is probably a pinpoint photograph.

18. Culvert on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad in Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039182
Title:
Culvert on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad in Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Unidentified man sitting on top of a culvert. Several supports use to shape the culvert are lying in the foreground. This image is probably a pinpoint photograph.
Unidentified engineers stand outside their icicle covered cabins with a team of oxen.

19. Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039183
Title:
Civil Engineers at Norfolk & Western Railroad's Camp Eight, Tug District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Unidentified engineers stand outside their icicle covered cabins with a team of oxen.
The subject's full name is most likely Selkirk McCoy, the son of Asa McCoy and a member of the West Virginia branch of the McCoy family in Logan County. This photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

20. Kirk McCoy, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039184
Title:
Kirk McCoy, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
The subject's full name is most likely Selkirk McCoy, the son of Asa McCoy and a member of the West Virginia branch of the McCoy family in Logan County. This photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

21. Ham Williamson Dwelling, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039185
Title:
Ham Williamson Dwelling, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Photograph taken of several unidentified civil engineers during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

22. Engineers Hunting Trouble, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039187
Title:
Engineers Hunting Trouble, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Photograph taken of several unidentified civil engineers during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
View of the Tug Fork River, looking from the Civil Engineers' Camp 6. The photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

23. Looking Down River From Camp 6, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039189
Title:
Looking Down River From Camp 6, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
View of the Tug Fork River, looking from the Civil Engineers' Camp 6. The photograph was taken during the building of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Completed cut-roadbed for the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

24. Redrock Roadbed Complete, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039190
Title:
Redrock Roadbed Complete, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Completed cut-roadbed for the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Two unidentified civil engineers in camp during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

25. 'Some of the Boys' in Camp, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039191
Title:
'Some of the Boys' in Camp, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Two unidentified civil engineers in camp during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Ned is probably the one sitting with Ran in his lap. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

26. Ned & Ran, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039192
Title:
Ned & Ran, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Ned is probably the one sitting with Ran in his lap. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Some of the engineers working on the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Left to Right: S. P. Daniel; J. Rapelje, W. A. Doane, J. B. Rohrer, S. S. Earle.

27. Group Portrait of Civil Engineers Crew, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039193
Title:
Group Portrait of Civil Engineers Crew, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Some of the engineers working on the Ohio extension of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Left to Right: S. P. Daniel; J. Rapelje, W. A. Doane, J. B. Rohrer, S. S. Earle.
Cabins and structures on the far river bank, occupied by the Norfolk and Western railroad civil engineers during the construction of the Ohio extension.

28. Civil Engineers Camp 6 on Tug Fork River, W. Va.

IDNO:
039194
Title:
Civil Engineers Camp 6 on Tug Fork River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Cabins and structures on the far river bank, occupied by the Norfolk and Western railroad civil engineers during the construction of the Ohio extension.
The new extension was part of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

29. Tunnel No. One of Ohio Extension, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039195
Title:
Tunnel No. One of Ohio Extension, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
The new extension was part of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Two unidentified individuals are standing on the middle pier and two are sitting on the bridge and a hand-car.

30. Bridge 17 of Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039196
Title:
Bridge 17 of Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Two unidentified individuals are standing on the middle pier and two are sitting on the bridge and a hand-car.
Huge rocks lay along side the track with an unidentified man standing on one boulder in the center of the photograph.

31. New Section of Ohio Extension for Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039197
Title:
New Section of Ohio Extension for Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Huge rocks lay along side the track with an unidentified man standing on one boulder in the center of the photograph.

32. Tug Fork River, 20th Mile of Ohio Extension, Norfolk & Western Railroad, W. Va.

IDNO:
039198
Title:
Tug Fork River, 20th Mile of Ohio Extension, Norfolk & Western Railroad, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Four unidentified workers stand along the tracks in camp. The photograph was taken during the construction of Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

33. Group of Railroad Workers,Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039199
Title:
Group of Railroad Workers,Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Four unidentified workers stand along the tracks in camp. The photograph was taken during the construction of Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Unidentified man sitting on the edge of the bridge.

34. Bridge 5 of Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad,Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039200
Title:
Bridge 5 of Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad,Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Unidentified man sitting on the edge of the bridge.
Part of the new Ohio extension on the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

35. Matecury Trestle Railroad Bridge, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039201
Title:
Matecury Trestle Railroad Bridge, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Part of the new Ohio extension on the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
View from inside the tunnel, which was craved out of the mountain, looking out, down the track.

36. Tunnel No. 4 of Ohio Extension, Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039202
Title:
Tunnel No. 4 of Ohio Extension, Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
View from inside the tunnel, which was craved out of the mountain, looking out, down the track.
A large group of unidentified people, including civil engineers, survey and construction crews, pose on a railroad bridge. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

37. Group Portrait of Railroad Workers, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039203
Title:
Group Portrait of Railroad Workers, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
A large group of unidentified people, including civil engineers, survey and construction crews, pose on a railroad bridge. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
A locomotive, pulling flat cars rolls over Bridge No. 20. Three unidentified people are standing on the middle pier.

38. Bridge No. 20 on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039204
Title:
Bridge No. 20 on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1893
Description:
A locomotive, pulling flat cars rolls over Bridge No. 20. Three unidentified people are standing on the middle pier.
No. 5, Sec. 24, part of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

39. West End of Tunnel Under Construction, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039205
Title:
West End of Tunnel Under Construction, Tug Fork River District, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1892
Description:
No. 5, Sec. 24, part of the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad. The only identified individual is Herbert S. Thomas Sr., standing, far left.

40. Group Portrait of Civil Engineers and Crew, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039206
Title:
Group Portrait of Civil Engineers and Crew, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad. The only identified individual is Herbert S. Thomas Sr., standing, far left.
Unidentified workers use a pulley to move huge blocks of stone during the building of a bridge on the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

41. Construction of Abutment on Ohio Extension, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039240
Title:
Construction of Abutment on Ohio Extension, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Unidentified workers use a pulley to move huge blocks of stone during the building of a bridge on the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Photograph taken during the construction of the Ohio Extension. Only Ned and his dog "Ran", on the left are identified.

42. Civil Engineers, Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039241
Title:
Civil Engineers, Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Photograph taken during the construction of the Ohio Extension. Only Ned and his dog "Ran", on the left are identified.
Two unidentified engineers in a casual, cigar chewing pose. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad in Southern West Virginia.

43. Civil Engineers During Construction Project, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039242
Title:
Civil Engineers During Construction Project, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Two unidentified engineers in a casual, cigar chewing pose. The photograph was taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad in Southern West Virginia.
Unidentified workers building an abutment for a railroad bridge.

44. Construction on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039243
Title:
Construction on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Unidentified workers building an abutment for a railroad bridge.
Unidentified African-American youth happily poses, taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

45. African-American Youth, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039244
Title:
African-American Youth, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Unidentified African-American youth happily poses, taken during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Unidentified worker stands next to an engine run by steam.

46. Engine Used During Construction of Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad in Southern W. Va.

IDNO:
039245
Title:
Engine Used During Construction of Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad in Southern W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Unidentified worker stands next to an engine run by steam.
Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, second from the left holds a surveying pole as several unidentified workers and civil engineers pose with their equipment during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.

47. Anderson Hatfield with Survey Crew in Tug Fork District, Southern W. Va.

IDNO:
039246
Title:
Anderson Hatfield with Survey Crew in Tug Fork District, Southern W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, second from the left holds a surveying pole as several unidentified workers and civil engineers pose with their equipment during the construction of the Ohio extension of the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Unidentified workers use molds to form the arch in a culvert during the construction of the Ohio extension.

48. Building Culvert on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.

IDNO:
039253
Title:
Building Culvert on Ohio Extension of Norfolk & Western Railroad, Tug Fork District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
Unidentified workers use molds to form the arch in a culvert during the construction of the Ohio extension.