Visiting the Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Jacksonville is the dominant railroad epicenter of Florida. However, to learn about Florida's rail history, the city's contributions to the industry and walk inside railcars that were once in the Florida's Gateway city, one has to head to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in South Florida.

A Helium Transportation Car MHAX #1202.

Two former Belcher Oil Company (BEPX) Tank Cars.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is the southernmost active railroad customer in the state of Florida.

A ride on a Tract Section Car. Also known as a speeder, this railcar was once used to move railroad work crews quickly to and from work sites. During the 1990s, many speeders were replaced with pickup trucks using flanged wheels.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum (GCRM) RS-1 #106 locomotive.

Inside the Ex-Seaboard Air Line (SAL) Sleeper-Lounge Car “Silver Palm”.

Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com