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Orange Belt Railway

Former railroad in Florida, US

The Orange Belt Railway (later known as the Sanford & St. Petersburg Railroad) was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railroad established in 1885 by Russian exile Peter Demens in Florida.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

CSX Clearwater Subdivision - Pinellas Park, Florida
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The Orange Belt Railway (later known as the Sanford & St. Petersburg Railroad) was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railroad established in 1885 by Russian exile Peter Demens in Florida.2

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