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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 May 10, 2013
Located in Pasco County, Florida in Crew’s Lake County Park the CP&G, is a 7 ½ inch gauge “riding” railroad that is great fun for all ages. Since 2006 the volunteer membership has installed about 8500 feet of track including yards and sidings. Operating on donations only, the club rides the public on the 2 nd Saturday of each month and provides birthday trains. Special events on Halloween and Christmas are very popular. The CP&G is modeled after the Orange Belt Railroad that ran through the area in the late 1800’s. Station names like Trilby, Lachooche, Macon and Lenard are located along the track as they did over 100 years ago on the original Orange Belt. A museum has just been opened in the park to remember the Orange Belt Railroad. The gathering of items to display is in progress. Anyone can join for a modest membership fee and learn how to build a scale model railroad along with learning to become Conductor and Engineer. There is a certification program in place stressing education and safety. While most locomotives are privately owned there is a “club” locomotive for the membership to operate. Membership classes and an application can be found on the Membership page. Public speakers for local railroad safety and educational programs are available. Several times per year the CP&G hosts 7 ½ inch gauge railroad meets where hobbyists travel from all over the country bringing their trains to show and operate on the track. It’s a beautiful ride through the forest from Sanford yard to Dade City station and will last about 20 minutes round trip. Visitors and new members are welcome. For further information about the railroad, membership, donations, birthday trains or any other questions you can call 727-267-7161 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, May 11th, 10am - 3pm.
Following month June 8th.
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Food and Drink Concession available.
Everyone is welcome.
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Work Sessions - Saturday's from 8 AM to 4 PM weekly.
Be advised, due to insurance requirements, we cannot give rides
to pregnant women.
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The following image shows the portion of track operational.
(Blue is planned, red is completed)
May 2013
More Photo's of RailRoad Progress
New bypass track west of Lachoochee


New Track Barn Under Construction

New Paver Deck Donated by Frank Milano


Toll Yard Added Six New Tracks

February FLS meet at Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad
February 13, visitors started arriving
Click on any image below for a larger picture
Photo's of RailRoad Progress
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January 19, new steaming bays are completed and millings added to it and old bays. Below, progress made on new storage yard. |
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January 12, right the new steaming bays are going up. Below the approach to the new storage yard gets balast and the ladder begins to take shape. |
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December 1, left another switch completed for new storage yard. Below our yard tower's exterior is completed and stairs get a test. |
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November 24, right you will see area ready for new steaming bays. Below a couple of shots of the Sanford Yard tower under construction. |
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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 support will benefit future generations of railroad enthusiasts.
* donations will vary for special events
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