Oney Gap Virginian Railway Train Postcard by Arcadia Publishing For Sale

This postcard features a striking black and white image capturing a westbound Virginian Railway electric locomotive pulling a mixed-freight train through the scenic Oney Gap near Princeton, West Virginia. The rural landscape showcases a farm belonging to E.R. Belcher, a railroader and photographer who preserved many Virginian Railway images. The postcard is published by Arcadia Publishing, excerpted from their 2007 book \"Images of Rail: The Virginian Railway.\" Measuring a continental size of 6 x 4 inches, this paper postcard is a modern photochrome era piece, reflecting the mid-20th century to contemporary photographic printing style. The historical significance of the Virginian Railway and its electrified trains, alongside the preserved rural West Virginia setting, makes this postcard a collectible item for railfans, history enthusiasts, and postcard collectors alike. The detailed imagery and connection to a well-known railroad photographer add unique value to this piece.
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CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling.
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