Fort Eustis Military Railway

Fort Eustis Military Railway Military Railway Operations Training and Logistical Support for Fort Eustis, Virginia. The US Army established Camp Abraham Eustis on March 7th 1918.

A railway line was laid from the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad connection in Lee Hall, Virginia, to the camp. This railway was a vital supply line for the Army. The Army Transportation Corps moved the Railway Training School from Fort Polk to Fort Eustis in 1947. The FE Railway was most active between the beginning of the Korean War in 1950 and the end of the Army steam training program in 1972. The

railway was operated by the Regular Army until 1978 when operations became a Reservist only occupation and full time "Utility Rail Branch" operations became civilian ran. Present day operations consist of US Army Reserve training and logistical support for Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

01/13/2026
US Army Locomotive 607 in working in Hanks Yard 1952, Roger Wines Photo.
01/08/2026

US Army Locomotive 607 in working in Hanks Yard 1952, Roger Wines Photo.

12/25/2025

🎄Warm Holiday Wishes!🔔
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Merry Christmas from Joint Base Langley-Eustis to our service members, military families, civilian teammates, and neighbors!💜
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Wishing all a safe, peaceful, and joy-filled Holiday Season with our sincerest gratitude to all for everything you do every day!🌟
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Fort Eustis, VA
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