Elk River Coal and Lumber Company No. 10, Steam locomotive at Convention and Visitors Center, Huntington, United States.
Elk River Coal and Lumber Company No. 10 is a Mikado type locomotive built in 1924 that now sits at the Convention and Visitors Center in Huntington. This engine operated until 1959, primarily moving mine waste from the Rich Run Mine in Widen, West Virginia.
American Locomotive Company built this machine in 1924 during the height of West Virginia's coal industry. It served for decades moving mining waste before being retired in 1959 and eventually becoming a historical landmark.
The locomotive represents a time when coal mining and railways shaped daily life in West Virginia, with workers depending on machines like this one. It shows how closely mining and rail transport were connected and how these industries defined the region's identity.
The locomotive is on permanent display in Heritage Village where visitors can view it for free without needing special knowledge. Comfortable shoes are recommended if you want to walk around the engine, and the location is easy to reach on foot.
The engine was equipped with a specially designed water tender that provided storage for large amounts of fuel. This technical solution allowed the motor to handle long distances through rugged terrain without needing frequent refueling stops.
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