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Herman Haupt
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Herman Haupt was an American civil engineer, railway engineer, and railroad executive. He worked for several railroad companies including as general superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad from 18
Colonel Herman Haupt
Colonel Herman Haupt
The locomotive "General Haupt" being used for work detail while its namesake, Herman Haupt, stands on the hill to the right inspecting railway work ne
The locomotive "General Haupt" being used for work detail while its namesake, Herman Haupt, stands on the hill to the right inspecting railway work near Bull Run in 1863
The Potomac Creek Bridge was restored by Haupt in under two weeks after damage by Confederate forces
The Potomac Creek Bridge was restored by Haupt in under two weeks after damage by Confederate forces
Haupt on a raft made of pontoons and wooden planks
Haupt on a raft made of pontoons and wooden planks
United States Military Railroad
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The U.S. Military Railroad was established by the United States War Department as a separate agency to operate any rail lines seized by the government during the American Civil War. An Act of Congress
Herman Haupt
…construction of the Hoosac Tunnel in Western Massachusetts. He served as a colonel in the Union army during the American Civil War in charge of the United States Military Railroad from 1862 to 1863. He quickly constructed and repaired bridges and railroad lines to efficiently transport Union troops, wounded soldiers, and supplies…
Orange & Alexandria Railroad rail yard in Alexandria, Virginia
Orange & Alexandria Railroad rail yard in Alexandria, Virginia
Transportation on the Potomac. Cars loaded at Alexandria can be carried on barges or arks to Aquia Creek, and sent to stations where the Army of the P
Transportation on the Potomac. Cars loaded at Alexandria can be carried on barges or arks to Aquia Creek, and sent to stations where the Army of the Potomac is supplied, without break of bulk.
Military railroad bridge across Potomac Creek, on the Fredericksburg Railroad
Military railroad bridge across Potomac Creek, on the Fredericksburg Railroad
Union soldiers survey wreckage on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad.
Union soldiers survey wreckage on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad.