South Side Railroad
Virginia. 118 miles, in operation by 1861.
- Miles, 1865
- 118
- Gauge
- 5 ft
- Trains today
- 66%
- States
- Virginia
Then and now
- Trains run on it today78 mi
- Rail trail today17 mi
- No track today24 mi
Track in service on this route today belongs to Norfolk Southern and CSX.
On this line
- Early's troops arrive by rail and turn Hunter back at LynchburgJune 18, 1864
- Union troops save High Bridge on the South Side RailroadApril 7, 1865
- Wilson-Kautz raid stopped at Staunton River BridgeJune 25, 1864
- Union troops seize the South Side RailroadApril 2, 1865
- Custer captures Lee's supply trains at Appomattox StationApril 8, 1865