Standard Gauge (4' 8 1/2 ")
Reporting Marks: GTR
Headquarters: Rosedale, MS
Years of Operation: 1981-2001
Predecessor Roads: Illinois Central Gulf
RR
Successor Roads: Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR, LLC
Miles Operated: 32.45 miles
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HISTORY:
The railroad from Metcalfe, near Greenville, to Rosedale, MS was sold by
Illinois Central Gulf RR to the Port of Rosedale in 1981. The Great River
Railroad was then formed to operate this rail line. The railroad has
been embargoed and out of service since 2001. In 2020, the Chicago Rock
Island & Pacific RR, LLC announced plans to rehabilitate the line.
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Great River RR #2 at Rosedale, MS on 4-15-2010. Matt Nichols Photo |
Great River RR #2 at Rosedale, MS on 4-15-2010. Matt Nichols Photo |
Great River RR #8341 at Rosedale, MS on 4-15-2010. Matt Nichols Photo |
Great River RR #8341 at Rosedale, MS on 4-15-2010. Matt Nichols Photo |
Great River RR flat car at Rosedale, MS on 4-15-2010. Matt Nichols
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Great River RR right-of-way near Rosedale, MS on 10-14-2011. Matt
Nichols Photo |
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