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Florida West Shore Railway

Seaboard Air Line Railroad line in Florida

The Seaboard Air Line Railroad's Sarasota Subdivision (W Line) was a rail line that ran from the company's main line at Turkey Creek south to Palmetto, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice. The line was built in phases from 1901 to 1911.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Seaboard Air Line Railroad's Sarasota Subdivision (W Line) was a rail line that ran from the company's main line at Turkey Creek south to Palmetto, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice. The line was built in phases from 1901 to 1911.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Seaboard Air Line Railroad1

Sources

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