Gettysburg and Northern Railroad
standard gauge | |
| Length | 25 mi (40.2 km) |
|---|---|
| Other | |
| Website | pioneerlines |
The Gettysburg and Northern Railroad (
Operations
The Gettysburg and Northern Railroad operates a 25-mile (40 km) long line running from Gettysburg in Adams County north to Mount Holly Springs in Cumberland County. Between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs, the railroad serves Biglerville, Aspers, Gardners, Peach Glen, Hunters Run, and Upper Mill. The Gettysburg and Northern Railroad interchanges with CSX Transportation in Gettysburg and the Norfolk Southern Railway in Mount Holly Springs. Among the products carried by the railroad are canned goods, pulpboard, soda ash, grain, and scrap paper [1]
History
The railroad was built in the late 19th century and opened in 1891 as the
[2] In 1996, the Gettysburg Railroad was sold to RailAmerica subsidiary Delaware Valley Railroad Company, which operated the line as the Gettysburg Railway.[3] In 2001, the Gettysburg Railway was sold to Pioneer Railcorp and the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad took over operations.[4]
Presently the Gettysburg and Northern is owned and operated by Patriot Rail Company. In early 2024, Patriot Rail announced plans to resume tourist excursions on the line.[5]
References
- ^ "Gettysburg & Northern Railroad". Pioneer Railcorp. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ISBN 0-89024-290-9.
- ^ U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1996). "Report Form 10-K: RailAmerica, Inc".
- ^ "Pioneer Railcorp-Continuance in Control Exemption-Gettysburg & Northern Railroad Co". Surface Transportation Board. February 27, 2001. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Cupper, Dan (January 12, 2024). "Patriot Rail to start tourist service on Gettysburg & Northern". trains.com. Kalmbach Media. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
External links
Railways portal
