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97. Morgantown and Kingwood Passenger Train

IDNO:
038304
Title:
Morgantown and Kingwood Passenger Train
The Hampshire Southern Railroad train stands on the track, fired-up in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia. The photograph shows only passenger cars, however the Hampshire Southern's first line also included freight service. The line ran between Romney and Moorefield.

98. First Train, Moorefield, W. Va. 8:30 AM, May 9,1910

IDNO:
038361
Title:
First Train, Moorefield, W. Va. 8:30 AM, May 9,1910
Date:
1910/05
Description:
The Hampshire Southern Railroad train stands on the track, fired-up in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia. The photograph shows only passenger cars, however the Hampshire Southern's first line also included freight service. The line ran between Romney and Moorefield.
Established in 1866. The route of the line ran from the Baltimore & Ohio's Parkersburg Branch, the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, north, east and west. In practice it went to the oilfield at Volcano and no farther. In the photograph, the name "Maj. W. R. Sterling" is written across the engine.

99. Laurel Fork & Sand Hill Railroad Owned by William C. Stiles, Jr., William R. Sterling, J. N. Camden, Samuel D. Karns, and Austin Gunnison

IDNO:
038475
Title:
Laurel Fork & Sand Hill Railroad Owned by William C. Stiles, Jr., William R. Sterling, J. N. Camden, Samuel D. Karns, and Austin Gunnison
Date:
1870/December
Description:
Established in 1866. The route of the line ran from the Baltimore & Ohio's Parkersburg Branch, the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, north, east and west. In practice it went to the oilfield at Volcano and no farther. In the photograph, the name "Maj. W. R. Sterling" is written across the engine.
Fred Secrest, an engineer for the Kanawha and Michigan Railway was not to be stopped by the flooded Wagner Railroad Yard in Point Pleasant, along the Ohio River. He backed the engine into the flooded yard, pulled down the hose into the water and filled up the boiler. Secrest is seen standing in back of the locomotive. (Engine 51-2511-566; Bald. 0-6-0 '87)

100. Engineer Fred B. Secrest Fills Up Engine No. 566 With Flood Water, Point Pleasant, W. Va.

IDNO:
038873
Title:
Engineer Fred B. Secrest Fills Up Engine No. 566 With Flood Water, Point Pleasant, W. Va.
Date:
1902
Description:
Fred Secrest, an engineer for the Kanawha and Michigan Railway was not to be stopped by the flooded Wagner Railroad Yard in Point Pleasant, along the Ohio River. He backed the engine into the flooded yard, pulled down the hose into the water and filled up the boiler. Secrest is seen standing in back of the locomotive. (Engine 51-2511-566; Bald. 0-6-0 '87)
Unidentified engineer sits at the controls of a locomotive of probably a Chesapeake and Ohio train, looking out the window, down the track. Information on the back includes, "Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000 From Roy Long Collection".

101. Locomotive Engineer in Cab

IDNO:
038918
Title:
Locomotive Engineer in Cab
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
Unidentified engineer sits at the controls of a locomotive of probably a Chesapeake and Ohio train, looking out the window, down the track. Information on the back includes, "Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000 From Roy Long Collection".
The cars belong to the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O)Railroad.

102. Camp Cars at Gauley Station, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038930
Title:
Camp Cars at Gauley Station, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1926
Description:
The cars belong to the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O)Railroad.
Man holding the child is probably James Williams. This was possibly the last steam powered locomotive to pass through Hinton. Other information on the back on the photograph includes: "Hinton Daily News Coll. from Fred Long to Stephen Trail Su Co WV ... - 1996"

103. Meadow River No. 7 Steam Engine at Hinton Yards, Hinton, West Virginia

IDNO:
039032
Title:
Meadow River No. 7 Steam Engine at Hinton Yards, Hinton, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1964
Description:
Man holding the child is probably James Williams. This was possibly the last steam powered locomotive to pass through Hinton. Other information on the back on the photograph includes: "Hinton Daily News Coll. from Fred Long to Stephen Trail Su Co WV ... - 1996"
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."

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

IDNO:
039033
Title:
Last Steam Locomotive to Pass Through Hinton, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1964
Description:
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."
An identical type of engine is in the rear, while several unidentified workers look towards the camera. Information on the back of the photograph includes, "Courtesy of George C. Miller, Valatie, NY."

105. Engine No. 147 in Lead, Stone Cliff, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039048
Title:
Engine No. 147 in Lead, Stone Cliff, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1916
Description:
An identical type of engine is in the rear, while several unidentified workers look towards the camera. Information on the back of the photograph includes, "Courtesy of George C. Miller, Valatie, NY."
Unidentified engineers, working on the Ohio extension in Southern West Virginia, two men, sitting in the middle, are holding revolvers.

106. 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.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was one of the oldest railroads in the United States. It passed through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. The two men are possible WVU students headed out of Morgantown.

107. Two Unidentified Men in Front of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Car

IDNO:
039782
Title:
Two Unidentified Men in Front of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Car
Date:
ca. 1898
Description:
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was one of the oldest railroads in the United States. It passed through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. The two men are possible WVU students headed out of Morgantown.

108. Passenger Train; Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
041703
Title:
Passenger Train; Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949

109. Powerful Alleghany Type Locomotives In Use in W. Va. Mountains

IDNO:
042228
Title:
Powerful Alleghany Type Locomotives In Use in W. Va. Mountains

110. Railroad Cars Using Timken Roller Bearings, Southern, W. Va.

IDNO:
046925
Title:
Railroad Cars Using Timken Roller Bearings, Southern, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Engine No. 7 sitting beside stall No. 1 of the roundhouse. A group of unidentified workers stand on along the tracks and sit on the train.

111. C. & O. Locomotive Outside of Roundhouse, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048584
Title:
C. & O. Locomotive Outside of Roundhouse, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Engine No. 7 sitting beside stall No. 1 of the roundhouse. A group of unidentified workers stand on along the tracks and sit on the train.
View overlooking train cars in the railroad yard beside a river.

112. Looking West from Roundhouse Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048591
Title:
Looking West from Roundhouse Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking train cars in the railroad yard beside a river.
The train car is pictured in the pit. Two unidentified men are pictured observing the scene.

113. Unit 8010 in Turn Table Pit, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048597
Title:
Unit 8010 in Turn Table Pit, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1954/3/22
Description:
The train car is pictured in the pit. Two unidentified men are pictured observing the scene.
A train car reads, "Chesapeake & Ohio".

114. C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048610
Title:
C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A train car reads, "Chesapeake & Ohio".
The C. & O. train idles in the engine terminal ready to embark.

115. Train No. 1621 Ready to Head Eastbound on Tracks in Front of Mallet House, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048612
Title:
Train No. 1621 Ready to Head Eastbound on Tracks in Front of Mallet House, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1947
Description:
The C. & O. train idles in the engine terminal ready to embark.
View from above looking down on the derailed train cars.

116. Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, w. Va.

IDNO:
048633
Title:
Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, w. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
View from above looking down on the derailed train cars.
Looking at the toppled engine from the railroad tracks. To the right, a group of unidentified workers observe the damage.

117. Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048635
Title:
Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Looking at the toppled engine from the railroad tracks. To the right, a group of unidentified workers observe the damage.
Two unidentified men observe the damage. Where the "X" is on the picture, body of engineer W. H. Anderson was found.

118. Scene at Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048637
Title:
Scene at Wreckage After Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Two unidentified men observe the damage. Where the "X" is on the picture, body of engineer W. H. Anderson was found.
The "X" on the photo marks the spot where fireman J. W. Sullivan was found dead. Parts of the engine are pictured in the river.

119. Site Where Fireman's Body Found after Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048638
Title:
Site Where Fireman's Body Found after Engine 1642 Blew Up at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
The "X" on the photo marks the spot where fireman J. W. Sullivan was found dead. Parts of the engine are pictured in the river.
Two unidentified men inspect the damage along the railroad tracks.

120. Observing the Wreckage After the Explosion of Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048639
Title:
Observing the Wreckage After the Explosion of Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Two unidentified men inspect the damage along the railroad tracks.
View of the site where the engine blew up at C. W. Cabin. Parts of the damaged engine can be seen at the bottom of the photo.

121. Site of Engine 1642 Explosion Along River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048641
Title:
Site of Engine 1642 Explosion Along River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
View of the site where the engine blew up at C. W. Cabin. Parts of the damaged engine can be seen at the bottom of the photo.
Looking at the derailed train and what's left of the engine. The cabin is pictured in the background unharmed.

122. Damage of Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048642
Title:
Damage of Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Looking at the derailed train and what's left of the engine. The cabin is pictured in the background unharmed.
Unidentified workers walk up and down the railroad tracks after Engine 1642 exploded.

123. Railroad Workers Inspecting Explosion Aftermath at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048644
Title:
Railroad Workers Inspecting Explosion Aftermath at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Unidentified workers walk up and down the railroad tracks after Engine 1642 exploded.
View of the wreckage.

124. Crane Lifting Derailed C. & O. Cars After Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048646
Title:
Crane Lifting Derailed C. & O. Cars After Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
View of the wreckage.
Johnny Richmond, pictured in the center with a cigarette in his mouth, and associates observe the wreckage which occurred around 5:00 p.m.

125. Men Inspect Engine Explosion Damage at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048648
Title:
Men Inspect Engine Explosion Damage at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Johnny Richmond, pictured in the center with a cigarette in his mouth, and associates observe the wreckage which occurred around 5:00 p.m.
A group of unidentified men observe thedamage and what little is left of the engine.

126. Site of Wreckage Where Engine 1642 Exploded at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048649
Title:
Site of Wreckage Where Engine 1642 Exploded at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
A group of unidentified men observe thedamage and what little is left of the engine.
Engine No. 2101, named "Chessie Steam Special", is pictured on the C. & O. track.

127. Train at Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048650
Title:
Train at Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Engine No. 2101, named "Chessie Steam Special", is pictured on the C. & O. track.
A group of unidentified men observe the damage which occurred roughly around 5:00 p.m.

128. Exploded Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048651
Title:
Exploded Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
A group of unidentified men observe the damage which occurred roughly around 5:00 p.m.
A group of unidentified men huddle around parts of the blown off engine where a handful of bodies were found. Among those killed were engineer W. H. Anderson, fireman J. W. Sullivan, and head brakeman O. L. Richmond.

129. Men Observe the Remnants of Engine 1642 After Exploding at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048655
Title:
Men Observe the Remnants of Engine 1642 After Exploding at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
A group of unidentified men huddle around parts of the blown off engine where a handful of bodies were found. Among those killed were engineer W. H. Anderson, fireman J. W. Sullivan, and head brakeman O. L. Richmond.
Photo description reads, "2-8-8-2 H-7 Mallet used on coal train between Hinton (Summers County, W. Va.) and Handley (Kanawha County, W. Va.), and between Hinton and Clifton Forge (Alleghany County, Va.) from 1924 until replace by the 2-66-6 H 8's during 1940."

130. Mallet Locomotive Pulling Coal Train through Southeastern West Virginia to Western Virginia

IDNO:
048690
Title:
Mallet Locomotive Pulling Coal Train through Southeastern West Virginia to Western Virginia
Date:
undated
Description:
Photo description reads, "2-8-8-2 H-7 Mallet used on coal train between Hinton (Summers County, W. Va.) and Handley (Kanawha County, W. Va.), and between Hinton and Clifton Forge (Alleghany County, Va.) from 1924 until replace by the 2-66-6 H 8's during 1940."
Stoddard family pictured beside the turntable, which was 900 feet in circumference.

131. Locomotive No. 175 on Hinton Round House Turntable, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048692
Title:
Locomotive No. 175 on Hinton Round House Turntable, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
Stoddard family pictured beside the turntable, which was 900 feet in circumference.
Steam engine no. 1508, to the left, and diesel engine no. 6260, pictured to the right.

132. Steam and Diesel Engines in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048702
Title:
Steam and Diesel Engines in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1954
Description:
Steam engine no. 1508, to the left, and diesel engine no. 6260, pictured to the right.
Mr. Harris pictured on the right, directly next to the engine.

133. Engine No. 53 Outside Station in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048812
Title:
Engine No. 53 Outside Station in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Mr. Harris pictured on the right, directly next to the engine.
Looking at the engine sitting on the tracks, following by train cars reading, "Chesapeake & Ohio".

134. C. & O. Engine No. 128, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048813
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 128, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking at the engine sitting on the tracks, following by train cars reading, "Chesapeake & Ohio".
Two unidentified railroad employees stand beside Engine No. 201 on the C. & O. Railway.

135. C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048814
Title:
C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Two unidentified railroad employees stand beside Engine No. 201 on the C. & O. Railway.
Pictured from left to right is J. E. Burdette (brakeman), O. C. "Battle Ax" Allen (conductor), Hobart Akers (brakeman), and Jack Sweeney (brakeman) with N. B. Allen (engineer) on the steps and C. L. Keaton (fireman) in the cab.

136. Hinton Yards Crew with Engine No. 253, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048815
Title:
Hinton Yards Crew with Engine No. 253, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1947
Description:
Pictured from left to right is J. E. Burdette (brakeman), O. C. "Battle Ax" Allen (conductor), Hobart Akers (brakeman), and Jack Sweeney (brakeman) with N. B. Allen (engineer) on the steps and C. L. Keaton (fireman) in the cab.
Engine No. 307 pictured pulling "Chesapeake & Ohio" cars.

137. C. & O. Train in Avis Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048816
Title:
C. & O. Train in Avis Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Engine No. 307 pictured pulling "Chesapeake & Ohio" cars.
An engine pulling a single train car sits on the tracks outside the station. Hinton Power Plant pictured in the background.

138. Engine No. 377 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048834
Title:
Engine No. 377 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
An engine pulling a single train car sits on the tracks outside the station. Hinton Power Plant pictured in the background.
Wm. Arrington pictured on the engine.

139. Engine No. 494 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048839
Title:
Engine No. 494 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Wm. Arrington pictured on the engine.
Photo of the first coal-burning, steam, turbine, electric engine--the largest single unit locomotive in the world. As long as 154 feet and 9 3/4 inches, including the water tender. The top speed was 100 miles per hour. The engine weight 411.5 tons.

140. C. & O. Engine No. 500 in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048842
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 500 in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1947/06
Description:
Photo of the first coal-burning, steam, turbine, electric engine--the largest single unit locomotive in the world. As long as 154 feet and 9 3/4 inches, including the water tender. The top speed was 100 miles per hour. The engine weight 411.5 tons.
A crowd observes an early diesel engine at the station.

141. C. & O. Engine No. 500 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048848
Title:
C. & O. Engine No. 500 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A crowd observes an early diesel engine at the station.
Passengers stand beside the track looking at engine no. 500.

142. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Engine at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048850
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Engine at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1947/06
Description:
Passengers stand beside the track looking at engine no. 500.
Engineer L. J. Brown, left, and fireman Lloyd Bryant, right, are pictured next to the locomotive.

143. C. & O. Railroad Emloyees Beside Engine No. 602, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048851
Title:
C. & O. Railroad Emloyees Beside Engine No. 602, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Engineer L. J. Brown, left, and fireman Lloyd Bryant, right, are pictured next to the locomotive.
A. B. Adams and Wm. Henry Arrington pictured beside the engine.

144. Railroad Employees with Engine No. 737, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048852
Title:
Railroad Employees with Engine No. 737, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A. B. Adams and Wm. Henry Arrington pictured beside the engine.