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'This coach was built in 1860, cost $6,036.00; used by Virginia Central during Civil War and was one of the first passenger coaches used by C&O in W. Va.; used in shop train at Huntington for many years. It is scrapped in 1931.'

1. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Shop Employees Car E13

IDNO:
025724
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Shop Employees Car E13
Description:
'This coach was built in 1860, cost $6,036.00; used by Virginia Central during Civil War and was one of the first passenger coaches used by C&O in W. Va.; used in shop train at Huntington for many years. It is scrapped in 1931.'
A train car sits on the railroad track.

2. City Sidetrack Caboose, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047193
Title:
City Sidetrack Caboose, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1983
Description:
A train car sits on the railroad track.
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.

3. Adding on New Section of Bridge

IDNO:
047861
Title:
Adding on New Section of Bridge
Date:
Undated
Description:
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.
View overlooking train cars in the railroad yard beside a river.

4. 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.

5. 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.
View of Twin Mt. R. R. depot and engine in Keyser, W. Va."The Twin Mountain and Potomac railroad, which used a narrow gauge, ran from Keyser to Twin Mountain, a distance of 26.6 miles."

6. Twin Mountain and Potomac Railroad Depot and Engine, Keyser, W. Va.

IDNO:
050291
Title:
Twin Mountain and Potomac Railroad Depot and Engine, Keyser, W. Va.
Date:
1918/08/31
Description:
View of Twin Mt. R. R. depot and engine in Keyser, W. Va."The Twin Mountain and Potomac railroad, which used a narrow gauge, ran from Keyser to Twin Mountain, a distance of 26.6 miles."
Norfolk and Western Train crossing a trestle bridge. A small community is below.

7. Norfolk and Western Train, W. Va.

IDNO:
050292
Title:
Norfolk and Western Train, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
Norfolk and Western Train crossing a trestle bridge. A small community is below.
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.

8. Man Standing on Railroad Tracks, Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050799
Title:
Man Standing on Railroad Tracks, Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
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.
Men aboard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad car labeled "West Virginia Soil Improvement Special."

9. The Lime Special

IDNO:
053256
Title:
The Lime Special
Date:
1925
Description:
Men aboard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad car labeled "West Virginia Soil Improvement Special."