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In June, 1952, I arrived at Fort Eustis, VA, for my basic training. Here was a wonderful steam and diesel powered railroad, but steam was the primary power. I stayed until the end of the year when I shipped out to Korea. I returned twice for reserve training in 1956 and 1957.  I want to thank Brian Rumary, who provided additional information from England, and to Steve Holding, who also added information.

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7031.  Prior to WWII, the railroads were operated by the Quartermaster Corps. Also, airplanes were flown by the Army Air Corps before the Air Force was set up as a separate service. Here is 7031, which looks like a Vulcan, at work with an audience of future railfans.