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FLORIDA RAILROAD HISTORY TIMELINE



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THE CELEBRATION BEINGS ON THE RAILWAYS

LONG HAUL RAILWAY SERVICES

  • CSX
  • Norfolk Southern

  • Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway
    Pensacola interchange with CSX via Atmore AL. To destinations in AL and MS.
    Total length of line about 348 miles (560 km)

  • Apalachicola Northern Railway
    Chattahoochee interchange with CSX to Port St Joe.
    109 miles (175 km).

  • Bay Line Railroad
    Panama City via Rambo to destinations in AL.
    About 62 miles (100 km) lies in FL.

  • First Coast Railroad Fernadina via Yulee interchange with CSX and Kingsland GA.
    Interchange with St Marys Railroad to Seals GA

  • Florida Central Railroad
    Orlando interchange with CSX via Toronto.
    Branches to Winter Garden and Forest City and Tavares.
    Branch to Sorrento to Umatilla.
    Total length of line about 68 miles (109 km)

  • Florida East Coast Railway
    Jacksonville interchange with CSX and Norfolk Southern via Cape Canaveral Junction.
    Interchange with Kennedy Space Center, Fort Pierce.
    Interchange with United States Sugar and West Palm Beach.
    Interchange with CSX to Port of Miami.
    Total length of line about 351 miles (565km)

  • Florida Midland Railroad
  • West Lake Wales Branch
    West Lake Wales interchange with CSX to Frostproof.
    17 miles (27 km).
  • Wildwood Branch
    Wildwood interchange with CSX to Orange Home.
    4 miles (6 km).
  • Winter Haven Branch
    Winter Haven interchange with CSX to Gordonville.
    7 miles (11 km).

  • Florida Northern Railroad
  • Newberry Branch
    High Springs via Newberry interchange with CSX to Crystal River Energy Complex.
    70 miles (113 km).
  • Ocala Branch
    Lowell via Ocala interchange with CSX to Candler.
    34 miles (55 km).

  • Georgia and Florida Railway
    Foley via Perry.
    Branch to Springdale and Greenville.
    Interchange with CSX and Quitman GA.
    To destinations in GA<

  • Kennedy Space Center Railroad
    Cape Canaveral Junction.
    Interchange with Florida East Coast to the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base.
    Total length of all tracks 45 miles (72 km).
    Owned and operated by NASA.

  • Mosaic Company
    Owns and operates the line from Agrock.
    Interchange with CSX to Four Corners Mine.

  • Orlando Utilities Commission
    Switching at Stanton Energy Center. Interchanging with CSX.
    Note: Rail traffic arriving at the plant is "formed block trains" which do not require switching.

  • Seminole Gulf Railway
  • Oneco
    Interchange with CSX via Sarasota.
    Branches to Matoka and Fruitville to Venice.
  • Arcadia
    Interchange with CSX via Fort Myers to Vanderbilt Beach.
    Total length of line over 100 miles (160 km)

  • Talleyrand Terminal Railroad
    Switching railroad in Talleyrand Docks, Jacksonvile.
    Interchanges with CSX and Norfolk Southern.
    Total length of line 2 miles (5 km).

  • United States Sugar Corporation
    Owns the South Central Florida Express as well as an extensive network of private lines.
  • South Central Florida Express
    Sebring interchange with CSX via Clewiston.
    Branches to docks and refinery and Keela branch to Cane to Lake Harbor.
    Total length of track 159 miles (256 km)
  • Private network
    Lake Harborinterchange with South Central Florida Express via Bryant.
    Extensive network of branches connecting sugar plantations to refinery to Fort Pierce.
    Interchange with Florida East Coast.
    Total length of line 120 miles (193km).



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    THE CELEBRATION BEINGS ON THE RAILWAYS



  • Florida Railroad Museum
    Parrish to Willow. Standard gauge.
    Operates most weekends throughout the year.
    Diesel hauled.

  • Gold Coast Railroad Museum
    2 ft (610 mm) gauge miniature railway operating every weekend.
    Offers diesel hauled standard gauge rides within the 20 grounds of the museum on certain days.
    Rides in the cab of the diesel locomotive may be available but must be booked in advance.

  • Inland Lakes Railway
    Florida Central Railroad:
  • Mount Dora to Tavares.
    Operates Wednesdays to Sundays
  • Eustis to Plymouth.
    Inclusive dining trains operate Fridays and Saturdays.
    Standard gauge.
    Diesel hauled.

  • Jacksonville Zoo
    Miniature railway circling the grounds

  • Lakes Park and Gulf Railroad
    7.5in (190 mm) gauge miniature railway in Lakes Park, Fort Myers.
    Operates every day of the year, weather permitting.
    Diesel hauled.

  • Largo Central
    Miniature railway in Largo.
    Society offers rides to the general public typically one weekend each month.

  • Mount Dora Scenic Railway
    Eustis to Mount Dora, on the tracks of Florida Central.
    Standard gauge, diesel hauled.

  • Orlando Star Clipper
    Pullman Palace Eustis to Orlando, on the tracks of Florida Central.
    Standard gauge, diesel hauled.
    Operates every Sunday and on Fridays and Saturdays in summer, and other days.
    Not all trains cover the whole route.
    Most services offer dining facilities.
    On train bed and breakfast accommodation is available in conjunction with some evening dining services.

  • Seminole Gulf Railway
    Fort Myers to Punta Gorda, standard gauge.
    Daytime excursions operate between Fort Myers and Bayshore (10 miles, 16 km) on most Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from December to August.
    Inclusive dining and murder mystery evening trains operate on the whole route to Punta Gorda on Wednesdays to Sundays, April to September, and certain days in October, November and December.
    Diesel hauled.
    Company also operates freight trains

  • TECO Line
    Historic and replica trams streetcars.
    Operating on a 2.5 mile (4km) line in Tampa.
    Downtown Transportation Plaza and Ybor City Centennial Park.
    Operates every day.
    An extension is under construction from the Downtown terminus to the Fort Brooke parking areas.

  • Walt Disney World Resort Orlando
    Three passenger carrying railways and various rail based amusement rides:
  • Walt Disney World Railway
  • Perimeter of Magic Kingdom Serving:
    Main Street USA, Frontierland and Mickey's Toontown Fair
  • Horse-drawn Streetcars
    Main Street USA
  • Wildlife Express Train
    Disney's Animal Kingdom. Resort is open every day throughout the year.



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    STATE OF FLORIDA MODEL RAILWAYS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES


  • Big Bend Model Railroad Association
    Tallahassee, FL.
    HO, N and Large Scale Divisions.
    Meetings: third Tuesday of Each Month.

  • Consolidated Model Railroaders
    Panama City, FL.
    Organization for model railroaders.
    All scales.

  • DeLand and Atlantic Model Railroad Club
    1576 Old Daytona Circle, Deland, FL 32724.
    DeLand,FL.
    Non-profit organization.
    Promoting model railroading.

  • Florida Citrus Model Train Society
    Fort Lauderdale, FL.
    Work's with schools.
    Provides modular layout.
    Hosts toy train shows.

  • Florida Nature's Coast Model RailRoad Club
    Brooksville, FL.
    Promote model railroading.

  • Greater Florida LEGO AE Train Club


  • H. B. Plant Railroad Historical Society
    1914 Community Center and Plant City depot.
    Plant City, Florida.
    Model RR club.
    Scales N-G.

  • Miracle Strip Model Railroad Club


  • Model Railroad Club
    Wildwood, FL.
    Multi-Scale model railroad club.
    3200 square feet Layout.

  • Ocala 3 Railers Home
    Ocala, Florida.
    O gauge-3 rail model railroad club.

  • Orlando N-Trak
    Orlando, FL.


  • Palm Beach Model RailRoaders
    West Palm Beach, FL.


  • Pensacola Model Railroad Club
    Pensacola, FL.
    N-Trak modules.
    Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday's of each month.

  • Ridge Live Steamers
    Dundee, FL.
    7 1/2 inch gauge railroading.

  • Sarasota Model Railroad Club
    Sarasota, FL.
    Myakka Valley Railroad.
    HO, N, O and 1" gauge.
    Live Steam.
    Permanent and modular portable layouts.

  • Scale Rails of Southwest Florida
    Fort Myers, Florida.
    Scale Rails of SW FL.

  • South Plantation Train Club
    Plantation, FL.
    High School Modular Train Club.

  • Sun City Center Model Railroad Club
    Sun City Center, FL.
    2.3 s-miles of track.
    Loosley will be NE USA New York to Carolinas.
    Island Digitrax Controled

  • Suncoast Model Railroad Club
    Largo, FL.
    HO and N Scale Club.
    Locatation: Tampa Bay.

  • Palm Beach Model Railroaders
    West Palm Beach, Florida.
    Palm Beach Model Railroaders.

  • West Pasco Model Railroad Association
    Holiday, Florida.
    Clubhouse.
    N scale analog and HO with DCC.
    Work shop 7:pm Wed and Fri.





  • Railroad Art, Culture, Heritage and History has been with the Unitied States since 1833 that has lead to new advances in techology and advertising of the railway industry.

    National Train Day will help you discover the world of North American Railroads either for the first time...or, if you are a railfan, businessman, artist you have found the greatest event to share the excitement of railway art and culture that will help you become more aware about the human side of railroads and railways that emphasize the beauty and fascinating details of the railway industry that changed the nation...and the world...by making the Industrial Revolution a world-wide mode of transportation that oppened our intellectual asperation to art and culture and continues to be the creative eliment of our society today.



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    [Mission]
    STATE OF FLORIDA
    NATIONAL TRAIN DAY MISSION STATEMENT

    State Of Florida National Train Day Association herein establishes Statewide Rail Line Community National Train Day Events, under the National Train Day Resolution established goals that contribute to enrichment of rail line communities of State Of Florida toward our mission and organizational development:

  • To use State Of Florida National Train Day Association to promote increase knowledge and understanding of Florida State rail line community, as in railway arts, literature, culture and railway transportation importance to our economy, including our connection to National Railway System;

  • To use State Of Florida National Train Day Association to develop a "Awareness of State Of Florida Rail Line Communities" and importances of passenger and freight services throughout State Of Florida Rail Line Communities;

  • To use State Of Florida National Train Day Association to expand all Rail Line Communities National Train Day Events in State Of Florida by: education, citizens awareness, business opportunities, technical research applications and mutual understandings within our local, regional, national and private railway servives.

  • To build upon a framework of past and present technological advancements towards achieving a better environmental utilization of our railways that benefits each citizen's requirements for transportation needs in a green environment less dependent on fossil fuels thru National Train Day Celebration in State Of Florida.



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    STATE OF FLORIDA NATIONAL TRAIN DAY PROCLAMATION


    STATE OF FLORIDA NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCIATION recognizing the vast diversity, economic development, productivity and contributes to Florida's growth that railway transportation system, networks and services has provided State Of Florida. Where our citizens and commerce needs for effective and efficient railway transportation throughout the North American Continent, keeps this great city a spirit among international and national economy moving, and strengthens the State of Florida's mobility and security.

    During the STATE OF FLORIDA RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION MONTH and during Florida's Railway Transportation Day, all Florida's Railways, including All Railroads and North American Continent Railway Systems, Private and Public Passenger are encourage to board trains of all kinds past and present traveling to the (YOUR "THEME")in Florida. Celebrate with the citizen of Florida how modern railway transportation has transformed this State and recognize the men and women who have contributed to its progress. As the Florida renews the commitment to increasing railway transportation productivity and commerce of all kinds to keeping State of Florida railway transportation system on the leading edge of importance as the> (YOUR "THEME").

    STATE OF FLORIDA CENTURY OF RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION system of commerce and productivity transports our citizens and delivers a wide range of goods throughout the State of Florida to the Nations of the North American Continent and the world imports and exports. In times of national and state concerns of the century, the railway transportation system also moved troops, passengers and carried materials and general cargo in war, in disasters, in peace time tranquilly efficiently and effectively. The State of Florida Heritage in preserving and enhancing the next railway century of transportation systems. Rail line community commerce resources makes the railway infrastructure, to facilitates growth in business and industry, creates employment opportunities, secures the State of Florida's future, and improves the quality of life for citizens of State of Florida and all rail line communities served.

    TO SUSTAIN STATE OF FLORIDA RAILWAY HERITAGE & FUTURE ADVANTAGES,must continue to invest in Florida and improve all rail line communities in Florida's railway transportation systems. By enhancing existing rail line community tracks, rail yard, locomotives, freight and passenger railcars, with connecting transit centers to highways, waterways, and airports, to improve fuel-efficiency and locomotive emissions reduction. The State of Florida has the determination to foster railway programs and services to work towards improving all kinds of railway commerce, protecting the State's environment, and furthering State of Florida railway economy.

    AS PART OF FLORIDA'S RAILWAY EFFORTS,the state has announced initiative to reverse the growing dependence on oil by developing all transportation technology and services (including railway services). To produce commercially accepted bio fuels, encourage the development hydrogen fuel cells, to power the new generation of automobiles and trucks with no air pollution emissions. The State's new policy commitment make railway transportation possible for new and emerging business opportunities to be recognized, that allow the citizens Florida great flexibility in freight and passenger choices, methods and vehicles of transportation, whether by engineering design of automobiles, passenger ship and boats, airplane or railway services.

    THE GREAT (STATE'S "HERO") is the name honored by citizens of Florida for the spirit is still alive, working towards strengthening environmental protections throughout state by improving railway transportation systems and services. Railway Transportation was designed to increase mobility of citizens while maintaining the flow of freight goods and passenger services crossing Florida's connecting rail line communities; our comprehensive state transportation plan includes improving railroad and railway infrastructure and services of all kinds. Florida is a State of determinations to make (STATE'S "HERO") Spirit proud that Florida has become a (YOUR "THEME"). By this spirit of Florida welcomes historical or new, of all kinds, passenger and freight, private railcars, railway event and tour, corporate, steam power, and museum trains from all parts of the North American Continent or the world to signal train's conductor's call: "ALL BOARD" next stop (YOUR "THEME").






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    VOLUNTEERS WANTED: RAILWAY EVENT PLANNING

    STATE OF FLORIDA NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCIATION, is seeking residents, business professionals, merchants, railway personnel and other qualified citizens, to take a chair, as community advisers, who will elect representatives to chair the "STATE OF FLORIDA NATIONAL TRAIN DAY COMMITTEES" and participate in preparations, organization and planning for the "STATE OF FLORIDA TRAIN DAY CELEBRATION"

    Citizens interested in volunteering time and expertise in major event planning are to "Email Resumes" and "Letter of Professional Expertise in Event Planning" to: flntda@usa.com




    FLORIDA NATIONAL TRAIN DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE

    Interested in becoming part of
    FLORIDA NATIONAL TRAIN DAY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

    Great! . . . Lets Get Started, On Seattle National Train Day Planning.

    To become a Committee Member.... Provide your:

  • Name
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  • Mailing Address
  • Phone
  • Email Address
  • Small description of your expertise that you will bring to committee

    Return By Email: flntda@usa.com
    Contact: Louis Alloin

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  • Seattle NTD Pro-Tem Chairman
  • Seattle NTD Organizer and Coordinator
  • Founder of National Train Day Association
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  • STATE OF FLORIDA NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCIATION
    MEMBERSHIP DUES AND PAYMENT SUBCRIPTIONS

    NOTE: You do not have to be a Member of FLNTDA to participate in State Florida Train Day Events and each rail Line community planning committee has Free Membership.

    FLTNDA Membership is for organizations and citzens who wish to participate in furthering the leadership organization of statewide event planning, coordinations of event exhibits, Statewide Media Services and support of State of Florida train day programs.

    If Your have any Question feel free to email us

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    MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

    Membership in the State of Florida National Train Day Association/FLNTDA is open to:

  • Academic
  • Railroads
  • Transit
  • Museums
  • Goverment Agencies
  • Corporations
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Association
  • Societies
  • General Public


  • GOVERNMENT AFFILIATE MEMBERS ANNUAL DUES: $100.
    AFFILIATE MEMBERS ANNUAL DUES; $150.
    INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE MEMBERS ANNUAL DUES: $200.
    CORPORATE MEMBERS ANNUAL DUES: $175.
    REGULAR MEMBERS ANNUAL DUES: $300.
    RAILRAOD MEMBERS ANNUAL DUES; $400.
    CITIZEN MEMBERS ANNUAL DUES: $50.





    STATE OF FLORIDA
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    Our Goal Is To Raise $8,000,000.00

    State of Florida Chapter of National Train Day Association,intent and purpose goal is to support railroad and railway arts, performing arts, culture, heritage, preservation projects, science & technology innovations, academic scholarships, National train Day statewide rail line community event promotions and leadership diversity.

    State of Florida Chapter need your generous support to achieve our outstanding dedications to rail line communities, so we can foster the necesary community commimitments toward railway improvements.

    Our Committment is to strengten and support rail line community railway and we hope your gift will allow us to reach out to all rail line communities.

    Louis Alloin
    NTDA Charmen


    On January 19, 2011 State of Florida National Train Day Association began taking up the challenge to opening the "1st Public National Train Day Event" for State of Florida and Assisting in organizing rail line community event throughout State of Florida.

    State of Florida National Train Day Association will raise vital funds for Statewide National Train Day Events.

    State of Florida National Train Day Association will provide State of Florida Rail Line Communities, with assistance to establish, organize, and coordinate visiting tracked exhibits and other activities for a successful event.

    State of Florida National Train Day Association has a commitment to National Train Day mission goals and supporting the resolution established by National Train Day Objectives.

    The expected cost of the Statewide National Train Day Events is enormous. State of Florida National Train Day Association would greatly appreciate any assistance's to help in reaching the invested mission goals. Donation will bring State of Florida National Train Day Association closer to it mission goal to help rail line communities of State of Florida participate in National Train Day Celebration.

    State of Florida National Train Day Association will be inviting State of Florida resident, visiting tourist to Celebrate National Train Day throughtout State of Florida from the local rail line business community's to families from the local area to enjoy exhibits, displays and entertainment.

    Thank you for taking the time to read State of Florida National Train Day Association mission goals and National Train Day Resolution.

    If you would like any more information on State of Florida National Train Day Association, please email us






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