Wharf at Alexandria, Va., used by U. S. Military Railroad Department

View of the rail transfer bridge at the wharf in Alexandria, Virginia. Train tracks cover the wooden dock and lead towards the end of the dock with three ramps beneath a wooden frame used for loading trains on to barges. Men can be seen scattered across the dock, which is adorned with small buildings and boats docked along the sides. Sailing ships are visible on the water in the distance.