Gettysburg Railway

The Gettysburg Railway (reporting mark GBRY) was a Pennsylvania short-line railroad of RailAmerica that operated on 23.4 mi (37.7 km) between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs. The line shipped freight for local companies, interchanged with Conrail at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs, and operated a tourist railroad under a subsidiary, Gettysburg Scenic Rail Tours. In 1996, the Gettysburg Railway company was created to operate the Gettysburg Railroad purchased by RailAmerica's Delaware Valley Railroad Company[1] (sold to Pioneer RailCorp's Gettysburg and Northern Railroad in 2001).[2]

Not to be confused with Gettysburg Railroad (1858–1870), Gettysburg Electric Railway (1893–1916), or Gettysburg Railroad (1976–1996).
Gettysburg Railway
Overview
HeadquartersGettysburg, Pennsylvania
Reporting markGER
LocaleGettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Dates of operation1996–2001
PredecessorGettysburg Railroad
SuccessorGettysburg and Northern Railroad
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length23.4 mi (37.7 km)

See also

References
  1. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1996). "Report Form 10-K: RailAmerica, Inc".
  2. "Pioneer Railcorp-Continuance in Control Exemption-Gettysburg & Northern Railroad Co". Surface Transportation Board. February 27, 2001. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
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