Gettysburg Railroad (1976–1996)
The Gettysburg Railroad (reporting mark GETY) was a short-line heritage railroad that operated in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1996. The 23.4 mi (37.7 km) line ran from Gettysburg to Mount Holly Springs.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Reporting mark | GETY/GPSX |
| Locale | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Dates of operation | 1976–1996 |
| Successor | Gettysburg Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Length | 23.4 mi (37.7 km) |
The railroad shipped freight for local companies and interchanged with CSX Transportation in Gettysburg and Conrail at Carlisle Junction in Mount Holly Springs. It also operated a tourist railroad under a subsidiary, Gettysburg Passenger Services.
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