0188: Ralph W. Brafford Collection, 1918-1963

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"Signals Flash Their Messages", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"Signals Flash Their Messages" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.36
"Sorting Mail in a Railway P.O. Car", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"Sorting Mail in a Railway Post Office Car" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. This car was known as an RPO car. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.23
"Spanning Stream and Valley", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"Spanning Stream and Valley" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.30
"The Couplers' Grip", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"The Couplers' 'Grip'" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.41
"The Locomotive Engineer in the Cab", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"The Locomotive Engineer in the Cab" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.12
"The Signals 'All Aboard'", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"The Conductor Signals 'All Aboard'" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.14
"The Train Dispatcher", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"The Train Dispatcher" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.35
"Traveling in the Pullman Car", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"Traveling in the Pullman Car" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.18
"Unloading a Box Car", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"Unloading a Box Car" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.42
"Unloading Fresh Meats", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"Unloading Fresh Meats" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.52
"Where we Stop, Look, & Listen", from Assoc. Amer. RR teacher's kit

"Where we 'Stop, Look, and Listen'" from Association of American Railroads teacher's kit on railroad transportation, b&w These photos were part of a teacher's kit on teaching railroad transportation, published in 1954 by the Association of American Railroads. Published in"The Stories Behind the Pictures, a Study of Railway Transportation for Teachers," Vol. 2, p.32
C&O Railroad's Guyan Valley Local at C&O Station, Huntington

Charles D. Lemley

C&O Railroad's Guyan Valley Local, C&O Station, Huntington, W.Va., 1952, b&w Note on back reads: C&O Guyan Valley Local, Logan centennial Celebration, C&O station, Huntington, W.Va. photo by Charles Lemly. (The celebration was in 1952) This was C&O engine #377,a F-11 class,4-6-0 wheel arrangement steam engine, originally built in 1902. In 1952, the No. 377 retired from service and was intended for scrapping. Around the same time, however, the city of Logan, West Virginia issued a request to the C&O asking for the use of a vintage C&O train which might have resembled the one that arrived in 1904 with the completion of the Logan Branch. The C&O agreed to age the No. 377 by installing an oil headlight, flanged stack, cylinder head stars, wooden pilot and old style paint scheme. After the anniversary celebration, the C&O combined the No. 377 with the ex-Hocking Valley wooden combine, No. 409 for use as a display train.
1st B&O RR diesel engine into Huntington, 1951

Charles D. Lemley

First B&O RR diesel engine into Huntington, W.Va., pulling Ringling Bros. Circus train, 1951, b&w. This diesel engine was a Class FB-2, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. It was called the "shark nose." back reads: circus train B&O Huntington 1951, original photos by Charles D. Lemley. Stamp of R. W. Brafford on back Published in"B&O Power" by Lawrence W. Sagle, p.323
1st B&O RR diesel engine into Huntington, 1951

Charles D. Lemley

First B&O RR diesel engine into Huntington, W.Va., pulling Ringling Bros. Circus train, 1951, b&w. This diesel engine was a Class FB-2, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. It was called the "shark nose." back reads: First diesel into B&O Huntington, 1951 circus train Stamp of R. W. Brafford on back Published in"B&O Power" by Lawrence W. Sagle, p.323
Flatcar built for Lange & Crist Box & Lumber Co.. by ACF, 1921

Flatcar built for Lange & Crist box & Lumber Co., by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1921, b&w The Lange & Crist Box & Lumber Co. was established in 1909 at Clarksburg, W.Va. It eventually opened a second plant in Fairmont, W.Va. Builders sign says car was built April 27, 1921.
Unidentified men outside Huntington drug store, ca. 1920

Unidentified men outside Huntington drug store, ca. 1920 b&w This may be the old Crider's Drug Store.
Wood railroad car built for Monongahela Valley Traction Co. by ACF, 1918

Wood railroad car built for Monongahela Valley Traction Co. by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1918, b&w The MVT co. was the Monongahela Valley traction Company. It was a transit system that ran around Clarksburg, W.Va. 1912-1921. The car was built April 20, 1918 at ACF in Huntington.
Special sugar cane car built for Cupey Sugar Co., by ACF, 1917

Special sugar cane car built for Cupey Sugar Co., by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1917, b&w This was evidently a Cuban sugar company. Builders sign says car was built Jan. 24, 1917.
Special sugar carrying car built for Miranda Sugar Co., by ACF, 1917

Special sugar carrying car built for Miranda Sugar Co., by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1917, b&w Builders sign says car was built Jan. 24, 1917. The Miranda Sugar Co. was another Cuban sugar company.
52 ton coal hopper car built for the B&O Railroad, by ACF, 1916

52 ton coal hopper car built for the B&O Railroad, by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1916, b&w Builders sign says car was built Feb. 21, 1916.
Flatcar built for the ACL Railroad, by ACF, 1916

Flatcar built for the ACL Railroad, by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1916, b&w Builders sign says car was built July 26, 1916. The ACL RR existed between 1900 and 1967, when it merged with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, its long-time rival, to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. Much of the original ACL network has existed as part of CSX Transportation since 1986.
Low-sided gondola built for the Hocking Valley Railroad, by ACF, 1916

Low-sided gondola car built for the Hocking Valley Railroad, by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1914, b&w Builders sign says car was built July 20, 1914. The Hocking Valley Railroad still exists today as a tourist railroad at Nelsonville, Ohio.
Huntington, W.Va. street during 1913 flood, 1899

Huntington, W.Va. street during 1913 flood, b&w Appears to have been a scene during 1913 flood. no postmark, no addressee
Wood railroad car built for Kellys Creek Colliery by ACF, Huntington,W.Va.

Wood railroad car built for Kellys Creek Colliery by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1913, b&w The Kellys Creek Colliery and the Kellys Creek Coal Co. were located at Ward in kanawha County, W.Va. in the early 1900's. Builders plaque in photo states the car was built Nov. 17, 1913.
Wood box car manufactured by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1911

Wood box car, manufactered by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., 1911, b&w from glass plate negative. The builder's plaque beside the car states it was made by ACF 10-20-1911. The E&LK RR was the Elk and Little Kanawha, a narrow guage rairoad that had several Shay engines, so it was most likely a logging railroad.