The Germans salvaged the engine and utilised it on their military railway in the Brussels area.
Strategic railways are not to be confused with military railways, which can take several different forms.
A military railway is established or operated not as a strategic measure, but for tactical, training or logistical purposes.
Prior to and during the First World War pioneers were often engaged in the construction and repair of military railways.
Thirty-five miles from Voi, it was the railhead of the military railway then under construction towards Taveta.
He saw possibilities for military railways behind the lines carrying ammunition and supplies.
They were used on the Army's military railways known as Heeresfeldbahnen.
The camp of Longmoor had its own military railway from 1903 until its closure in 1969.
In addition, the military railways needed a fast, powerful, goods train locomotive, that did not, however, have a high axle load.
The three forts on the right bank of the Meuse were linked by a military railway.