Dave's Depots - Atlantic Coast Line - Naples, Florida

Vacation recently took Katy and I to Naples, Florida. Naples is located on the Gulf Coast of Floria, far south, approximately across the state from Miami. Naples is also known as a community that attracts a lot of retirees, in fact, my great uncle has lived there for about 20 years. We chose Naples due to its lack of over-commercialization. It is in many ways, still a small town, with local fish markets, clean beaches, and a easy pace of life. Besides looking at old depots, we spent time on the beach, eating good seafood and enjoying the nice weather.

Located just off of downtown is the town's former Atlantic Coast Line depot. The depot was built in 1926, when the ACL's tracks were extended to the town. The building is in good shape, and apparently hosts a Lionel train museum, which was not open. The building is undergoing further renovation to become a local history museum. The trackage to the depot has been abandoned for some time. Near the depot were three pieces of rolling stock, a Soo caboose, painted as an ACL caboose, a baggage car, and a round-end obs car.