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 February 6, 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, February 13th, 10am - 4pm.
Following month March 13th.
Everyone is welcome.
On Public Run Days, we suggest a donation of $1 per ride, your dollar will help the railroad grow. *
Special Events
FLS Winter Meet @ CP&G February 14 - 17, 2010
(Event Information can be found by clicking here. )
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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February 6th, finishing touches put on steaming bays, including painting, addition of stairs and more. Also, ballasting and general clean up tasks accomplished. All in preparation for the Winter Meet starting next weekend. |
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January 23, today our friends from Costal Craftsmen came to put up our roofs over the steaming bays. |
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Other work included running new wires for our signal system and track maintenance. |
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January 16, we used a load of gravel to fill portions of the yard to make it level for walking. |
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In the steaming bay area, the bays themselves are all cut off, footer for track extended and the first train moves onto the lift. |
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Here a group of new members receive certification training and orientation runs. |
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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