Pipelines

A Caterpillar moving a section of pipe along Section Number 3. There is a second Caterpillar in front of it. Each section of pipe weighs approximately 8 tons.

A Caterpillar moving a section of pipe into position along Section Number 5. The order given to the operators is "Pick her up and walk her". From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

Unidentified welder who worked on Section Number 3. The oil pipeline attracted the best welders in the country. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

A completed weld on the oil pipeline. The hand in the picture is pointing out the welder's "autograph" that identifies the welder. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

Chief Falleaf of the Delaware Tribe examining a stringer bead weld on Section Number 4. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

Group of unidentified men working on oil pipeline along Section Number 4. Two men are working on the stringer bead in the middle ground. The conditions at this site are not the most favorable. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

Unidentified man welding oil pipeline on Section Number 4. The pipeline that is being welded is 75 3/7" around. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

Two unidentified men welding oil pipeline along Section Number 4. The welders work in any position to weld around the pipe and the work must be perfect. The weld is stronger than the 3/8" pipe. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

Two unidentified men welding oil pipeline along Section Number 4. These men are using a stringer bead to join the sections which are then finished by a crew that follows. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.

Unidentified man exits the oil pipeline after cleaning inside. The man uses a sled with roller skate wheels attached on the bottom to move through the pipe. From the scrapbook War Emergency Pipelines, Inc.: Construction Views - First Section of East Texas-East Coast Pipeline.