The Seaboard Air Line Railroad’s Main Line was the backbone of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad's network in the southeastern United States. The main line ran from Richmond, Virginia to Tampa, Florida, a distance of over 800 miles. Along its route it passed through Petersburg, Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, and Ocala, Florida. While some segments of the line have been abandoned as of 2023, most of the line is still in service and is owned by the Seaboard Air Line's successor, CSX Transportation as their S-Line.
Image: Richmond Main Street Station 1971
Image: Chester, Virginia Station on the Seaboard Air Line 1914
Image: Franklinton Depot
Image: Passenger Depot Apex NC Oct 2013 panoramio (4)
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