Industrial railroad construction at Camp Humphreys, Virginia during World War One. The image shows the railroad track, which weighs 24 lbs. per yard and is bolted to steel ties. Each rail section measures 5m in length. Taken on May 1, 1918 during the construction period. Image# 111-SC-9911, photographer LT A. De Berri, SC.

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