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RealRail
(941) 739-TRAIN

Street Address
6804 14th Street West
(US Highway 41)
Bradenton, FL 34207

Mailing Address
PO Box 239
Tallevast, FL 34270

Narrow Gauge Railroads differ from Standard Gauge in that the space between the rails is significantly less than the 4’ 8˝” width of Standard Gauge. They were used mostly in rugged, mountainous terrain. Where in Florida does a narrow gauge railroad line operate daily 365 days a year?


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 Membership in RealRail is open to anyone with an interest in the preservation of the Railroading History of Florida. You don't need to be a skilled modeler to join.  To join RealRail, please complete our Membership Application.
All memberships include:

  • Complimentary admission to RealRail Center
  • Discounts at local model railraod retailers
  • Educational program discounts
  • Our Email Newsletter
Rail Fan
 This category is designed for those who would like to support RealRail and stay in touch with our activities or volunteer with administrative tasks.
  • 20% Mini Educations Program Discount
  • 10% Major Educations Program Discount
Annual Membership: $60
Brakeman
 This category is a limited membership for those who would like to support RealRail, but who don’t have the time or ability to actively participate on an ongoing basis. This category is great for those who just want to visit occasionally, or volunteer available time to the organization in administrative capacities.
  • Includes 2 single visit complimentary admissions to RealRail Center per year
  • 5% Merchandise discounts in our Museum Gift Shop
  • 50% Mini Educations Program Discount
  • 20% Major Educations Program Discount
Annual Membership: $120
Engineer
 This category is for those persons who wish to actively participate with RealRail and volunteer time as Exhibit Artists and Operators.
  • Includes 8 single visit complimentary admissions to RealRail Center per year
  • Includes 4 complimentary admissions to our annual Model Railroad Expo
  • 20% Merchandise discounts in our Museum Gift Shop
  • Complimentary Mini Educations Program Discount
  • 50% Major Educations Program Discount
  • Participate as Exhibit Artists and Operators
Annual Membership: $480
Conductor
 This category is for those persons who wish to substaintialy support RealRail in its operations.
  • Includes 12 single visit complimentary admissions to RealRail Center per year
  • Includes 10 complimentary admissions to our annual Model Railroad Expo
  • 20% Merchandise discounts in our Museum Gift Shop
  • Complimentary Mini Educations Program Discount
  • Complimentary Major Educations Program Discount
  • Participate as Exhibit Artists and Operators
  • Recognition at RealRail Center
Annual Membership: $720
Railroad Barron
 This category is for corporate participation with RealRail.
  • Includes 16 single visit complimentary admissions to RealRail Center per year
  • Includes 20 complimentary admissions to our annual Model Railroad Expo
  • 20% Merchandise discounts in our Museum Gift Shop
  • Complimentary Mini Educations Program Discount
  • Complimentary Major Educations Program Discount
  • Participate as Exhibit Artists and Operators
  • Recognition at RealRail Center
  • Recognition on our Website, RealRail.org
Annual Membership: $1,000

A completed application and payment should be sent to:
Director of Membership
Railroad Education and Learning Center of Florida, Inc.
PO Box 239
Tallevast, FL  34270

For more information call the Railroad Education and Learning Center of Florida at (941) 739-TRAIN

Click here to download our Membership Form.  You'll need Acrobat Reader to open the form and it the latest version is available for download by clicking the image below.

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The Railroad Education and Learning Center of Florida is a public charity with a 501(c)(3) non-profit designation with the IRS and licensed by the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - License Number CH25811. Contributions to Railroad Education and Learning Center of Florida, Inc. are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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PO Box 239
Tallevast, FL 34270