During World War II Iran played a part as an eventual ally against Germany. From 1943 to 1945 more than 5 million tons of supplies were moved across Iran to the Soviet Union. Much of this moved by rail from Persian Gulf ports like Bandar Shapu and Bushir to border cities Tabriz (the one famous for its carpets) and Bandar Shah. Seen here at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA, this Alco RS-1 in the colors of Alaska Railroad No. 1034 played a part in the war pulling supply trains in Iran. Built for the Army Corps of Engineers in 1941, number 1034 was modified with a slimmed cab (for European loading gauge) and 3-axle high adhesion trucks. On loan from the Smithsonian Institution since 1983, this pioneer road switcher is alone worth a visit to one of America's premier railroad history institutions.
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