White and Black River Valley Railway

The White and Black River Valley Railway (“W&BRV”), previously called the Batesville and Brinkley Railroad (“B&B”), had a line between the towns of Brinkley and Jacksonport, as well as a branch line between Wiville and Gregory, entirely within the State of Arkansas and about 62 miles in total length. Its predecessor railroad was started in 1879, and the final portion of the line was closed in 1941. The railroad began as a narrow-gauge railway which was modified to become even narrower, but later converted to standard gauge. It was operated under lease by other railroads for much of its lifespan.