Claiborne/Polk Military Railroad

711th Railroad Operating Battalion

The 711th Railroad Operating Battalion was not only the first unit to operate the railroad, but were also heavily involved in its construction. Other railroad operating battalions would follow to train on the railroad.

Dispatch Office construction	711th Dispatch Office	Right of Way Construction.
RR right of way construction A little water, no problem.	Side camp along the RR	Supply yard for the RR
Water tank construction	RR Crane	Oil storage tanks for the RR
Engine		Big Cut A C&PMRR train crossing over the Red River and Gulf Railroad at a place called "Big Cut".