Article explains how Illinois Central Railroad, without water at Hattiesburg, Miss, as result of breaking of well casing, and faced with handling of 13 troop trains at that point, first of which was to begin in 48 hr, remedied situation by rushing in men, materials and equipment to scene and establishing emergency supplies.


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    Title :

    Prompt action saves serious water situation


    Additional title:

    Ry Eng Maintenance


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1940


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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