Narrow gauge train line construction in France during World War One

During World War One the allies needed to construct railways throughout France to help move men and supplies. The quickest method available was to construct a network of two foot (60cm) narrow gauge lines. After the war ended the lines were abandoned and most of the locomotives and rollingstock simply left where they were last used.

This film shows a number of interesting scenes including:
Railroad shops are constructed at Abainville, France.
Narrow-gauge trench engines are loaded onto flatcars.
Track is laid by Army troops.
Railroad yards at Sorcey.
21st Engrs. repair track at Rangeval.
Track is inspected near Baccarat.
Gasoline locomotives are operated.
Troops move from standard-gauge to narrow-gauge trains at Sorcey.
Ration trains halt at the railhead.
21st' Engrs. operate a train through Sorcey and Rattentout and into the ruined town of Mouilly.
14th Engrs. inspect ammunition near Morseneck.
22nd Engrs. lay track.
German trains are examined.

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[ffm60313]

terribly haunting, this machinery, to transport war items to the front... thank you.

[megatwingo]

Thank you very much for uploading this fine historic video. Very interesting. Like a time machine. Thumbs up! :)