WWII railroad exhibit now on display at AMC Museum in Dover

The Air Mobility Command Museum announced a new exhibit displaying the importance of the American railway system during World War II.

Nestled under the right wing of the historic C-47 aircraft Turf and Sport Special, visitors will find a two-track rail system with an operating steam engine, diesel engine, Army barracks layout and several other scaled structures depicting a typical railway system during that period.

At a kiosk, videos demonstrate how American railroads supported U.S. combat efforts by developing the innovative technologies needed to achieve victory. They moved unprecedented numbers of troops and supplies, while introducing ironclad railcars capable of carrying big guns and artillery that later evolved into modern armored combat vehicles.

From late 1941 to June 1945, American railroads carried nearly 44 million servicemen and women, and in the war's final years the United States averaged 2,500 troop trains monthly.

The AMC Museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Admission and parking are free. The exhibit will be on display through March.