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Inscribed on the back of Photograph: "Meadow River Engine No. 7 at Hinton Yards enroute to Cass. Standing on the footboard with his camera is John E. Faulconer of the Hinton Daily News; Holding the child is James P. Williams, C&O (Chesapeake & Ohio) Brakeman. Also in the photograph is Raymon Ratliff, C&O Dispatcher. Others are not identified. By 1964, diesel engines had replaced the once famous steam engine."

25. Last Steam Locomotive to Pass Through Hinton, West Virginia

View of the company's lumber mill and rail transportation. Information on the back of the photograph includes: "Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000 Roy Long Coll".

26. Meadow River Lumber Company, Rainelle, W. Va.

View looking over the river at the lumber mill.

27. Former Meadow River Lumber Co. Mill, Rainelle, W. Va.

View of the vast lumber yard, grounds, and company buildings.The photographer, Tom Ocheltree (1926-1990) was a railroad employee with a side business of commercial photography. This image, and two other aerials, appeared as 5x7 enlargements for the East Rainelle bus depot.

28. Aerial View Overlooking Meadow River Lumber Company Facility and Grounds, Rainelle, W. Va.