Railroads Moved 90% of all Freight in World War 2 Classic Round Sticker

From www.railphotoexpress.biz Trains were The Vital Link in War Transportation moving troops, equipment, and raw materials to factories. As the ultimate testament to their adaptability, railroad weapons have even served as launching platforms for the most destructive weapons in mankind's arsenal- the intercontinental ballistic missile. During World War II (1941-1945, when there was gasoline and tire rationing),rail passenger travel surged to record amounts, peaking at nearly 98 billion passenger train miles in 1944. Freight railroads are critical to the economic well-being and global competitiveness of the United States.