Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
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The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was a United States Class I railroad formed in 1900, though predecessor railroads had used the ACL brand since 1871. In 1967, it merged with long-time rival Seaboard A
Atlantic Coast Line headquarters, Jacksonville, Florida.
1910 advertisement for ACL trains from New York to Florida
ACL #501, an EMC E3, pulled the Champion and now resides at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.
The ACL's Pinellas Special in Belleair, Florida, in 1920
Champion (train)
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The Champion was a streamlined passenger train operated by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Florida East Coast Railway between New York City and Miami or St. Petersburg, Florida. It operated from
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
…ends. In 1939, in response to the Seaboard's popular new streamliner, the Silver Meteor, the ACL launched its first streamlined train, the all-coach Champion. ACL invested heavily in its passenger fleet after World War II but passenger revenue fell from $28.5 million in 1946 to $14.1 million in 1959. Until…
A postcard depiction of the Champion.
ACL #254, a tavern-lounge-observation car built for the Champion in 1940-41. Now at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum.
The Venice section of SCL's Champion in 1971; led by SCL 4900