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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Northern Florida |
| Dates of operation | 1836–1983 |
| Successor | Seaboard Air Line Railroad Seaboard Coast Line Railroad |
| Technical | |
| Previous gauge | 5 ft (1,524 mm) |
The Tallahassee Railroad, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, was one of the first two railroads in Florida, starting operations in 1836 or 1837. It did not successfully use steam locomotives until 1855, with trains being pulled by mules for more than 20 years. The principal source of traffic on the railroad for many years was carrying cotton bales from Tallahassee to seaports on the St. Marks River.