Catawissa Railroad

Catawissa Railroad
Map
Bridge at Mainville, Pennsylvania, 1860s
Overview
HeadquartersPhiladelphia
LocaleLycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania
Dates of operation1860–1953
PredecessorCatawissa, Williamsport and Erie Railroad
SuccessorReading Company
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length98.5 miles (158.5 km)

The Catawissa Railroad was a railroad that operated in Pennsylvania between 1860 and 1953. For most of its lifespan it was leased by the Reading Company, and was subsequently merged into the Reading.