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This is the first railroad bituminous coal mine in America. It was at Elkhart, Maryland, between Cumberland and Frostburg. Opened in 1842, when the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad entered Cumberland.

1. First Railroad Bituminous Mine in United States at Elkhart, Maryland

IDNO:
001783
Title:
First Railroad Bituminous Mine in United States at Elkhart, Maryland
Description:
This is the first railroad bituminous coal mine in America. It was at Elkhart, Maryland, between Cumberland and Frostburg. Opened in 1842, when the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad entered Cumberland.
B&O coal train with a full load of coal.

2. Loaded Baltimore and Ohio Coal Train

IDNO:
002002
Title:
Loaded Baltimore and Ohio Coal Train
Description:
B&O coal train with a full load of coal.
Mine 32, B&O Fuel Storage Site built to provide additional working time for Mine 32.

3. Coal Mine No. 32 Baltimore and Ohio Fuel Storage Site

IDNO:
002023
Title:
Coal Mine No. 32 Baltimore and Ohio Fuel Storage Site
Date:
1947/10/15
Description:
Mine 32, B&O Fuel Storage Site built to provide additional working time for Mine 32.
Storage site at Mine 32.

4. Coal Mine No. 32 Baltimore and Ohio Fuel Storage Site

IDNO:
002028
Title:
Coal Mine No. 32 Baltimore and Ohio Fuel Storage Site
Date:
1947/10/15
Description:
Storage site at Mine 32.
A processing plant at work. Baltimore and Ohio railroad cars beneath the plant.

5. Consol No. 9 Preparation Plant

IDNO:
003472
Title:
Consol No. 9 Preparation Plant
Description:
A processing plant at work. Baltimore and Ohio railroad cars beneath the plant.

6. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot and Freight Yard in Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
005622
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot and Freight Yard in Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1909