Poth Train Pictures
by Clayton and Roy T.


 

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This is the front of the Poth Train Station rebuilt, after it burned down in 1921.

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This is the back of the station, where the passengers waited for their ride. 

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This is a close and side view of the loading dock. 

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In the days of segregation, whites used the waiting room on the left, while the blacks used the room on the right. You can see these doors in the picture.

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This is the right side of the Poth Train Station.

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This is the left side of the Poth Train Station.

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This is an example of a steam train in the early 1900s that would pass through Poth. 

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This is an example of a diesel train in the early 1900s that passed through Poth. 

Notice, DIESEL  is spelled wrong in the pic.

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This is a cotton scale used to weigh cotton.

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These are hatchets and hammers used in the early 1900's.

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These are the wheels that an old train moved on.

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These are the flare lanterns and an old fuse box.

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This was a dentist chair where you could get your teeth cleaned while waiting for your train.

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This is an example of three irons that had to be heated by coals or fire to work. 

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Here is an oven used to make meals for hungry people.

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In this photo you may see where the Anglo people got their tickets.

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This is where the African-Americans got their tickets.

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Here is a picture of the ticketmaster's room.


 
 

 (Old photos courtesy of Wilson County Historical Commission, Emergency Management Service)

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