Welcome to the web site of the
Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving railroad heritage.
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Welcome to the web site of the Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving railroad heritage. |
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Updated August 29, 2010 The Central Pasco & Gulf (CP&G) is a 7 1/2" gauge railroad being constructed within Pasco County's Crews Lake Wilderness Park. The park is near Shady Hills in the north central portion of Pasco County Florida. The railroad is based upon the Orange Belt Railway. which ran from Sanford to St. Petersburg through Pasco County. The major towns on the CP&G are named for stops/stations on its route. The CP&G will be a point-to-point with approximately 15,000 feet of mainline track. The phase currently under construction, is approximately 1,500 feet long and is targeted to be completed in 2010. Drawings of the entire railroad and this first phase can be found on the Track Plan page. We are actively recruiting people interested in railroading, live steam and 7 1/2" gauge to join the group to build and operate the railroad. Membership classes and an application can be found on the Membership page. For further information about the railroad, membership, donations, Birthday Train or any other questions you can call 727-569-2289 and leave a message.
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. Be sure to check our Honor Roll page for those companies which have donated time and/or materials to the construction of the railroad.
Upcoming Events
Public Runs
Next Public Run Day, September 11th, 10am - 4pm.
Following month October 9th.
Everyone is welcome.
On Public Run Days, we suggest a donation of $1 per ride, your dollar will help the railroad grow. *
Special Events
Halloween Night Runs
Oct 22, 23, 29 & 30 7 till 10 PM
(more information later)
Fall Mini-Meet
Nov 26, 27 & 28
FLS Winter Meet @ CP&G
Feb 12 - 16
Work Sessions - Saturday's from 8 AM to 4 PM weekly.
For Birthday Train information call 727-569-2289
See additional photos from our Halloween & Christmas runs on the Photo Page.
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The following image shows the portion of track operational.
(Blue is planned, red is completed)
Photo's of RailRoad Progress
Click on any image below for a larger picture.
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August 28, today began trenching and installing water and signal conduits along mainline extension. |
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Another crew flagged the path of the new track and plotted location diamond at the interchange with Sanford. |
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August 21, on a day interrupted by rain, the passing siding in Macon is started. |
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August 7, roadbed work on the mainline extension begins. First photo shows start in Macon and the last where the reverse loop starts. |
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See more recent Photos in Photo Album
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The CP&G is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about railroad safety and history. Please contribute and support the railroad. Your donations are fully tax deductible and will benefit future generations of railroad enthusiasts.
* donations will vary for special events
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