Our Locomotives

US ARMY GP-7 1835. This locomotive was donated along with sister engine #1822 to the museum by the Department of Defense in 1993.

Originally built in 1951 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors, this locomotive generates 1,500 horsepower. 1835 is in good condition and operates as one of the Museum’s primary road engines. This locomotive was based at the Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal in Sunny Point, North Carolina. Plans are to someday return the 1835 to its as built USA Army appearance.

Built for the Santa Fe as F7-A #238, later converted to a CF7 by the Santa Fe. Sold to IMC in 1988 and used at Port Sutton, Tampa Fl. Acquired from the port by the Florida Railroad Museum in late 2016. The locomotive was repaired by the Museum and is currently in regular use.

FGC #100 is a 44 ton center cab diesel electric locomotive built by General Electric. Formerly assigned to the Jacksonville Naval Air Station as US Navy #65-00345, the Navy  donated the locomotive to the Museum in 1995. The locomotive has two 150 horsepower engines, one on each side of the center mounted cab. It is used by the museum for switching activities and the occasional excursion train.

Currently out-of-service due to engine trouble, our GP-10 #8330 was originally built in 1954 by the Electro-Motive Division as a GP-9. It was subsequently rebuilt and upgraded to the GP-10 designation by the Illinois Central Railroad’s shops in Paducah, KY.

In 2022, a replacement 16 cylinder engine was acquired thanks to a generous donation from a Museum member. In mid-2023 the new engine was installed. Testing is underway for an eventual return-to-service.

This locomotive was donated to the museum by the Department of Defense in 1993. Built in 1951, this locomotive generates 1,500 horsepower. This locomotive was based at the Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal in Sunny Point, North Carolina. The 1822 is a sister to the 1835, the 1822 is non-operational and is used primarily for parts.

SEABOARD AIR LINE 1633, ALCO RS-3

This locomotive was built as New York Central 8277. It was used in commuter passenger service, later came under Penn Central ownership and finally was Amtrak 133. It was acquired by trade when the museum traded a Santa Fe baggage car to Amtrak for it in 1987. The engine is painted in Seaboard Air Line RR colors to approximate the SAL locomotives that once served the line through Parrish. The 1633 was used on weekend trains until 2007. Currently out of service/stored waiting parts and funding. The 1633 is on static display in Willow.

PENNSYLVANIA RR 8604, ALCO RS-3

This locomotive was built in 1955 for the PRR and is preserved in PRR paint. It is not running today but could be restored for future operation. Held for future operation or exhibit.

CARGILL 61, EMD NW5

This diesel electric locomotive was one of only 17 NW5’s and was the forerunner of the BL2 and GP series EMD locomotives. This one was used by Fort St. Union Depot in Detroit and later sold to Mississippi Export RR, then to Gardinier Phosphate Company. It was donated by Cargill Corporation. Hopes are to one day return the 61 to full operational status, funds are needed for this project. Currently on static display in Parrish.

VLIX 904, EMD FP-7

Built for the Ontario Northland Railroad, later transferred to GO Transit and converted to a cab-car. The 904 and a dozen cars were then sold to Tri-Rail in Miami Fl. The Florida Railroad Museum acquired the 904 in 2005 for display and eventual cab-car operation. The future plans are to paint the 904 in ACL colors to represent the passenger locomotives that once served Florida. Currently on static display in Willow.