Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad

The Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad (G. & H. R. R.) was a railway line of Pennsylvania from Hunter's Run southward to Gettysburg in the 19th century. The north junction was with the South Mountain RR, and a crossing with the Hanover Junction, Hanover and Gettysburg Railroad's westward extension was at Gettysburg. The crossing also served as a junction for westbound trains to transfer southward across the Gettysburg Battlefield via the G. & H. R. R.'s Round Top Branch to the company's Little Round Top Park.

External images
1886 relief map @ Gettysburg
station with engine on south spur
For the 20th century companies that used this railroad for excursion trains, see Gettysburg Railroad (1976-1996) and Gettysburg Railway (1996-2001).
Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad
Overview
LocaleAdams & Cumberland Pennsylvania
History
Commenced1882 (1882)
Completed1884 (1884)
Technical
Line length21.5 mi (34.6 km)
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
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