Long before I began participating in Barn Charm (and even before I began blogging), I always kept an eye out for barns whenever Motor Man and I were on a road trip. Thankfully, several years ago, Motor Man decided that we needed a nice camera, so most of these shots turn out well, even at 55+ mph.
Back in June, we went to West Virginia for a train ride. If the words “West Virginia” and “train ride” sound familiar to you, it’s because: yes, we’ve driven there many times to ride trains. This particular time, the train was the Potomac Eagle.
I took this picture somewhere along the way. I can’t say for sure where it’s located, but obviously, it was either in Virginia or West Virginia.
Wherever it is, I think we all agree that it’s definitely in need of a little love.
these days of mine 
Wow! From a moving train…I know how hard that is. Great shot. My hubby retired from Norfolk Southern, so we also ride trains whenever we can. Haven’t done any WV ones yet. This shot reminds me why I love barns!
Nice barn…nice green field of corn (?) or something. Imagine the stories that old barn could tell!
Pam
it’s pretty! how fun to go on a train ride, i want to take the kids one of these days!
omg I think I recognize this one from a different perspective. Do I?
It’s a shame some of our great barns are going to ruins! This one looks like it got a lot of use…love the shape of it!
Well Dianna, we will give it a little love here on your blog and at Barn Charm! Red barn with silo, always a Charmer!
Love this one. Reds are my favorites. Yes, it does need some TLC but it is a charmer, none the less.
I don’t know much about barns, but your pics of them are always interesting. My question: why are barns painted red? I seriously don’t know the answer and would appreciate if anyone would explain that to me.
I can safely say I don’t have this one in my archives. 🙂
It does need a little TLC but the corn crop seems to be thriving. I enlarged the pic to try and make out the words on the silo. I would assume Martin is the farmer’s surname.
To answer Natalie somewhat -As European settlers crossed over to America, they brought with them the tradition of red barns. In the mid to late 1800s, as paints began to be produced with chemical pigments, red paint was the most inexpensive to buy. Red was the color of favor until whitewash became cheaper, at which point white barns began to spring up.
Happy New Year Dianna to you and yours!
Haven’t taken the train ride yet, but you make it sound so nice I have kept it in mind. Happy New Year Dianna.
what a cool roof slope. 🙂
But — it’s a wonderful place anyway. I used to play in the loft of an old barn with my cousin; we jumped from the opening to the ground! I also remember all the seperate stalls and mangers. Ahh — good times!
Happy New Year Dianna! Love this old barn-the photo turned out great!
There’s something enchanting and mysterious about barns. Be they tiny or large, old or new. I really enjoy hearing about your travels and seeing your lovely barn photos. Thanks for sharing them. 🙂
The shape is unusual, but WoW! it’s a beauty! I know I say this quite often, but I’d love to nose around inside that ol barn!
Thank you very much for joining, much appreciated! =)
Lovely old barn.
I, too, have always loved barns…always took barn photos even with film. This barn sure is interesting…such a big side addition…
Nice shot! Happy Barn Charm!
Don’t remember ever seeing a barn ‘extended’ like this .. and that top damaged part (a loft, I’m guessing?) is unique … I like how you got that little lean-to on the far left included in the pic … !
I like how you captured the setting and the barn–great shot, even at high speed 🙂
Love it and yes it need a bit of TLC. Looks like the corn are healthy ^_^Happy New Year!
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Poor little ol’ barn, just needs some loving attention. I’m already imagining its owners as a sweet older couple who just can’t keep up with taking care of their property.
I bet that barn was something else in its day. Great shot.
There’s that perfect, weathered barn red wood. Love it.
It does need some TLC, but it doesn’t look to be sagging and the sides look sound, so hopefully it has many years left even with a hole in a section of the roof. I like the long section extending from what looks to be a good 3-story section. It looks like it’s also got part of the front section built into a low hill–typical of many barns in southeastern Ohio and in WVA. It definitely has character and a lovely setting.
Nice find….love the way the structure lends itself to the landscape. So pretty. It has lots of personality. genie