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A train car reads, "Chesapeake & Ohio".

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

The C. & O. train idles in the engine terminal ready to embark.

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

View of the wreckage.

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

Johnny Richmond, pictured in the center with a cigarette in his mouth, and associates observe the wreckage which occurred around 5:00 p.m.

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

Engine No. 2101, named "Chessie Steam Special", is pictured on the C. & O. track.

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

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.

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

Stoddard family pictured beside the turntable, which was 900 feet in circumference.

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

Looking at the engine sitting on the tracks, following by train cars reading, "Chesapeake & Ohio".

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

Two unidentified railroad employees stand beside Engine No. 201 on the C. & O. Railway.

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

Engine No. 307 pictured pulling "Chesapeake & Ohio" cars.

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

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.

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

A crowd observes an early diesel engine at the station.

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