According to a book I have read by W.T. BlockJr.(well know Historian of Jefferson,Co.,Tx.). The rairoad from Houston to Beaumont(Jefferson Co.)was used and line from Orange to New Orleans,but line from Beaumont to Orange was,according to railroad historian,was not. Due to lack of repair and most of the rails being tornup to use for constuction of defense around Shreveport,La.