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Engines of Victory: America’s Forgotten Wartime Railroaders

Join us at the Lake Wales History Museum for a special event highlighting a little-known chapter of WWII history!

Historical Interpreters Bring WWII Rail History to Life

Step into the world of America’s Military Railway Service with the 722nd Railway Operating Battalion Co. C and explore how railroads helped win the war. On-site, you can:

🪖 See authentic WWII artifacts and weapons up close

🎖️ Learn about the Military Railway Service’s stateside training

🚂 Discover the story of wartime train operations

Experience history through talks, demonstrations, and hands-on interpretation!

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