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 June 28, 2009 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 first phase, currently under construction, is approximately 2,500 feet long and is targeted to be completed in 2008. 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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Upcoming Events
Next Public Run Day, July 11th
Following month August 8th.
Everyone is welcome.
(On Run Days, we suggest a donation of $1 per ride, your dollar will help the railroad grow)
Work Sessions - Saturday's from 8 AM to 4 PM weekly.
For Birthday Train information call 727-569-2289
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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.
June 27th, the day began with re-installing the switch to Sanford Yard. |
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Here you see the main through Sanford restored, clean up work in yard. |
The first track is laid for the yard. In the background is the car barn extension in progress. |
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Roadbed preparation for tracks to car barn extension. |
This photo shows the lead to the extension as it winds thr0ugh the trees. |
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This series shows track panels being loaded for installation on yard arrival track. Bottom right is view of approach to Sanford from the south. |
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June 20, before the heat got to bad, we moved a switch and added the second one to the cross-over in Sanford Yard. |
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May 23rd, two switches were put in place in yard. One to the run-around track and the other goes to the car barn extension. |
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Here you see where the track will cut through the trees en route to the extension. |
This photo shows the donated covers we will place over our steaming bays. |
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This photo was taken on Memorial day when some of us came for a special run and luncheon. |
See more recent Photos in Photo Album
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.
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