Joseph Pinkney Clark (a.k.a., Uncle Pink) and his distinguished ‘stache are seen riding a track inspection bike, circa 1910. Don’t miss the oil lamp attached to the front wheel.
Photo courtesy of Ancestry.com and Elizabeth C. Gathright of Batesville, V.A.
Today, railroads use the much fancier hi-rail (named for its ability to travel on both the highway and railway) to inspect and work on the railroad.
Photo courtesy of NCRR