Big Boots & Western R. R.  (UPDATE Nov. 7) Candler, Fl. ** 7 1/2 gauge track** The railroad currently features over 2 1/2 miles of track, with 65 ft. or larger radii on the mainline, with a maximum grade of 2% and three separate yards and an Industrial Park. The Industrial Park has 35 ft radii and the car barn/engine house track is 55 ft radii. The track layout is set up to approximate the SAL and the ACL as they head South from Ocala, FL towards Tampa, Leesburg and eventually future expansions will head it North to Sanford. There are three ways to unload. There is a high and a low unloading ramp and a drive through transfer table. All three provide access to the steaming bays or directly to the main yard, which is lighted and has water for steamers. The main yard features 11 double-ended tracks for storage of up to 200 cars. The other two     MORE >>>

Work sessions are now Thursday mornings, call prior to coming to make sure that we will be there.

NE Fla Live Steamers & RRs (West Tocoi & Bostwick R. R.)  (UPDATE Nov. 7) Bostwick, Fl. **  This track boasts two separate railroads comprising a 7 1/2 gauge (3600 ft) and 2 ft gauge with four different areas where they cross.  2 ft gauge has over 6200 ft of mainline (6600 ft planned). Outer loop is complete. 350 ft remains to close inner loop. Two mainline wyes for turning the train. Self contained camping is available.**   Road crossings, drive-thru unloading facilities, steaming bays have all been upgraded this year prior to the FLS Winter Meet.  Six yard tracks (250 ft) near the station now allow the engineers to take a break without blocking the mainline as well as much in the way of track extensions. Also, an ever-growing automated signaling system. The Miller Junction passenger station is finished.

By Appointment Only      Scheduled work sessions every Thursday & Saturday.

THIRD Saturday of the
month is Membership Run
Day, all live steamers are
always invited.

Tradewinds & Atlantic R. R. (UPDATE Nov. 7) Coconut Creek, Fl. ** 7 1/2 gauge**   This track is located in a Broward County Park and their track is enjoyed by the general public on the third Sat/Sun of each month.  It boasts a track around a lake, souvenir sales, secure equipment facilities, yard tracks and a turntable/steaming bay area.  Any month that has five weekends, the club schedules a run day to enjoy the fruits of their labors.

         Scheduled runs are the 3rd weekend of each month 

Manatee Central Rail Road  (UPDATE Dec. 16) Parrish, Fl.  (2012 schedule of Manatee's Meets is now out)   **7 1/2 gauge, 4 3/4 gauge, Gage 1, a pond for steam boats, a shady area for hit and miss, and bring and brag.**   This track covers two five-acre private sites that comprise a well laid out track plan with four separate unloading areas, two separate steaming bays and two hydraulic lifts. One mile of mainline and one mile of sidings and yards.  Self contained camping is available on limited basis at the meets.  Call to check availability of open sites. NEW, minimum radius on track is now 52 ft.

Work sessions every Sunday

Ridge Live Steamers  (UPDATE Dec. 16) Dundee, Fl. ** 7 1/2 gauge **     4200+ feet of main line and 6000+ feet of sidings and yards (more since) built in an old orange grove. It boasts many bridges, grades up to 1 1/2 % and a by-pass track with 3.3% to challenge the ability of engineers and equipment, bi-directional signaled track and a tunnel.  There are restrooms, shower facilities, picnic pavilion, passenger loading station and a drive through hydraulic unloading facility.  About 36 campsites with water and electric hookups.  Camping by prior reservation.

Work sessions 2nd weekend

Runs on 4th weekend

Largo Central R. R.  (UPDATE Nov. 7) Largo, Fl. ** 7 1/2 gauge ** This track is located in a City Park that has a good unloading area and yard storage tracks.  A well thought out track plan makes for an interesting and enjoyable ride.  Public rides are given on the 1st full weekend of each month.  To run on this track all engines must be equipped with a headlight and a rear light on the end of the train even during the day.  It becomes apparent for this as you go through the recently installed tunnel that is pitch black in the middle.  Another interesting feature is the ride over the pond. Much new track and new crossties are now being installed.

Runs are on the first full weekend of each month.

Central Pasco and Gulf R. R.  (UPDATE Dec. 16) Brooksville, Fl. ** 7 1/2 gauge ** This track is located in Crews Lake Wilderness Park. New and very rapidly growing with approx one mile of track in operation with plans for approx 15,000 ft eventually. The railroad is based upon the Orange Belt Railway which ran through Pasco County. EVEN LARGER new section of track just opened up (2500 ft past year), see this website.

    Work sessions each Saturday, public runs are on second and fourth Saturdays.     

Veterans Memorial R. R. (UPDATE Nov. 7)  Bristol, Fl. ** Two foot gauge ** Scenic 1 1/2 mile track located in Veterans Memorial Park. Amenities include a 3000 sq ft station, two tunnels and a 400 foot trestle through a cypress wet land. A passing siding is under construction which will allow decreased waiting time for our riders at special events. We operate a NAD (National Amusement Device, the original roller coaster co.) Century Flyer trainset dating to the 1950s. It is propane fired and is "Old Reliable" since it does most of the passenger hauling. We also have a 1962 Crown 4-4-0 that ran at Lion Country Safari. It is coal fired and believed to be the only one of its kind in a Florida Park. We are restoring a 1960s NAD steam outline that was in western movies at Old Tucson Studios. It is one of only 10 or 12 made. We are also the only park train with two NAD trains on the roster. We host special events at Halloween and Christmas with more in the planning stages. We display over 15,000 lights at Christmas.

We currently have almost 30 layouts in 1 1/2 scale (or larger) in Florida.  They will be listed here when they send in their information.  If there is new information or upgrades to the above descriptions, please forward same.