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War History of American Railroads

War History of American Railroads

Hines, Walker D.

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EconomicsTrainsWorld War I

ISBN10: 1025345045
ISBN13: 9781025345048
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
War History of American Railroads is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the pivotal role played by the United States rail system during World War I. Written by Walker D. Hines, who served as the Director General of Railroads, this work provides an insider's perspective on the unprecedented federal control and operation of the nation's transportation infrastructure during a global crisis. The book explores the complex administrative, economic, and logistical challenges faced by the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) as it sought to unify disparate lines into a single, efficient machine to support the war effort.

Detailed analysis covers the transition from private to government management, the impact on labor relations, the mobilization of troops and materiel, and the eventual return of the railroads to private ownership. This volume serves as a critical historical record of a unique period in American industrial history, highlighting the intersection of national security and economic policy. Scholars and enthusiasts of railway history and military logistics will find this a definitive resource on how the railroads served as the backbone of the American home front and the overseas expeditionary forces.

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