Sign for Chariton next to tracks. "East edge of Chariton, Iowa, Lucas Co. View looks NW. Photo taken by: Ronald D. Sims, 3402 W. 50th Street, Apt. 2, Des Moines 10, Iowa"--Photograph verso.
Railroad car on bridge over gravel road. "Car 50 S. bound at Ridgeway, IA - Marble Rock Line. Ron Sims photo, 2717 Cornell, D.M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Small single story depot with railroad signal. Buildings and water tower in background. "New IC depot. Ronald D. Sims photo, 2717 Cornell St. Des Moines, Iowa 50313"--Photograph verso.