Grand Gulf & Port Gibson Railroad

58 1/2" Gauge Headquarters: Port Gibson (Claiborne County) Years of Operation: 1875-1881 Predecessor road: none Successor road: Mississippi Valley & Ship Island Miles Operated: 8 Locomotives Owned: 1	Equipment:  Baldwin 4-4-0 named "Robert E Lee"
History by Gil Hoffman: The Grand Gulf & Port Gibson Railroad was opened in 1876 from Grand Gulf to Port Gibson, MS, 8 miles. In 1881 the line became part of the Mississippi Valley & Ship Island Railroad.
ROSTER by Gil Hoffman:      Road No.   Type   Builder   C.N.   Date   Cyls.   Dri. Dia.   Engine Wt.   Previous Ownership   Disposition   —   4-4-0              Baldwin   3804     11/1875   12x22   54       New. Named Robert E. Lee. Cost $7,800. Baldwin class 8-18 C 22   Mississippi Valley & Ship Island R.R., Vicksburg, MS, in 1881. Changed to standard gauge in 6/1883.

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