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Long tree trunks sticking out back of a railroad car are being utilized to help hold the weight while new section of bridge is lowered down into place. Several men stand on the hanging piece of bridge while others are out on the ends of tree trunks.

25. Adding on New Section of Bridge

26. People On Solid Ground Watch Group on Top of Unfinished Bridge

27. Two Young Men Standing in River Under Bridge

28. Iron Bridge Over Deckers Creek, East of Sturgisson, Preston Co., W. Va.

"Iron Bridge Up M & K Railroad."  Men and women stand on a bridge over a creek.

29. "Iron Bridge" for M & K Railroad Line

Debris surrounds the damaged bridge and railroad tracks.  The damage occurred during the November 1985 flood in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.

30. Debris and Damage on the Blackfork Railroad Bridge near Parsons, W. Va.

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 County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

31. Bridge Over Blackwater River, Parsons, W. Va.

Bridge likely goes over Slab Fork, which leads to the Guyandotte River.

32. Bridge near Post Office, Mullens, W. Va.

The bridge spans the North Branch Potomac River.

33. Bridge Connecting Gorman, M. D. to Gormania, W. Va.