Railroads at War

Fascinating description of railroad operations on over 20 Class I railroads, written at the height of the country's efforts to win World War II. Covers every aspect, including troop trains, carrying the mail, CTC control, oil and the development of diesels, movement of vital commodities such as iron and coal, peak passenger travel, and the importance of operational aspects such as improvements in signaling, roller bearings, dispatching and classification. Also covers the 727th Railway Battalion and the RF&P's outstanding war effort. 320 pages with index.