This is a vintage full-color photograph featuring a Clinchfield CC&O 1055 caboose. The image captures a man standing in front of the distinctive red train car, which is clearly marked with "CLINCHFIELD CC&O 1055" lettering.
The reverse side of the photograph provides contextual information, stating "The Blue Ridge Parkway at Altapass." It details how local residents, such as Calvin Hall, collect and preserve pieces of Altapass' history, including a Clinchfield caboose, to tell stories about the Appalachian community. The back also features logos for the Altapass Foundation, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, McDowell No Boundaries!, Conservation Trust for North Carolina, and Bank of America. This listing includes the single photographic print as pictured.
Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: Clinchfield Railroad (subject of photo) Item Type: Photograph, Railroadiana Paper Item Era/Style: Vintage Material: Photographic Paper Theme: Railroadiana, Clinchfield Railroad, Blue Ridge Parkway, Altapass, Appalachian History Featured Subject: Clinchfield CC&O 1055 Caboose Included Components: 1 Vintage Photograph