Lakes Park and Gulf Railroad
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sfwife
N 26° 31.677 W 081° 52.627
17R E 412614 N 2934451
This train has about 1.5 miles of 7.5 gauge(1/8th scale) steel track.
Waymark Code: WM2PRB
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2007
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The train is powered by gasoline engines--3 dieselF7's, a GP-38 and a gasoline powered 0-6-0 steam locomotive which is modeled after the ACL 143 located in the station area.
The cars were built just for this railroad and were designed by members of the museum. The cars have 3 seatbacks but with the space in between seats longer than other railroads the seats are able to seat an adult and a child. The cars design has a low center of gravity to keep them from leaning and derailing.
Maintaince on the track is done every week. These jobs can be from raising or lowering the track, adding gravel, fixing the gauge, switch maintaince, village cleanup, and adding or taking down lights for the holidays.
The holiday season is the favorite time to visit because there are displays set up along the train route.
Gauge of railway: 7.5 guage
Engine Type: Gasoline
Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]
Public Availability: Year Round
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: Reg: $1 kids/$3 adults (6 and over) Holiday: $2 kids/$4 adults (6 and over)
Entrance Fee: Yes
If There is an Additional Fee: $1/hr to park or $5 a day
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this