Ascending Elkhorn grade on its crew run from Williamson to Bluefield, the Ringling Brothers Blue Unit circus train passes through the deplorable mining community of Keystone, nestled deep in West Virginia's McDowell County coalfields. As the RBBB Blue Unit passed through town, Keystone's population temporarily doubled, as 250 talented performers from several countries traveled across southern W.Va. on their journey from Cincinnati to Richmond, Va.
This is dedicated (with permission) to the skilled and gifted photographer - Chase Gunnoe - who regularly posts and is on staff with RP. I believe he deserves a gallery showcasing his remarkable photos. This is for you Chase! (More great photos to come!)
