The CSX A Line forms the backbone of the historic Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Main Line, the backbone of their network in the southeastern United States. The main line runs from Richmond, Virginia to Port Tampa just southwest of Tampa, Florida, a distance of nearly 900 miles. Along its route it passes through Petersburg, Rocky Mount, Florence, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, and Orlando. With the exception of a short 61-mile segment in Greater Orlando, the entire line is owned by CSX Transportation.
CSX A Linenear Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Arch bridge over the James River at the north end of the main line near Richmond (as seen in 1985)
CSX train passing through Hilliard, Florida on the former ACL main line
Image: Carson, VA Old Depot Library 1
South Florida Railroad
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The South Florida Railroad was a railroad from Sanford, Florida, to Tampa, Florida, becoming part of the Plant System in 1893 and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1902. It served as the southernmost segment of the Atlantic Coast Line's main line. The line remains in service today and is now part of the Central Florida Rail Corridor in the Orlando metro area. The rest of the line remains under the ownership of CSX Transportation as part of their A Line.
South Florida Railroad's historic Church Street Station in 2014. It now serves SunRail trains.
Image: 1888 SFRR north
Image: 1888 SFRR south