FCEN GP7u #57, wearing an SCL inspired paint scheme, leads the Florida Midland's Frostproof turn southbound on the north side of Frostproof, FL. Most of the area the Florida Midland runs through i... (more)
FCEN GP7u #57, wearing an SCL inspired paint scheme, leads the Florida Midland's Frostproof turn southbound into Babson Park.
FCEN GP7u #57, wearing an SCL inspired paint scheme, leads the Florida Midland's Frostproof turn southbound through a curve in Babson Park.
FCEN GP7u #57, wearing an SCL inspired paint scheme, leads the Florida Midland's Frostproof turn southbound out of Lake Wales. This line is the former ACL Haines City branch, which began in Haines... (more)
Traffic is so heavy on the spur right now, this is actually a Sunday run. TWO jobs running the spur today, with engine #311 working West Lake Wales. It would be the final call for 311 here, bein... (more)
57 V:2 is now back on the Frostproof Spur with pilot stipes and more appropriate number boards for the heritage of the region. It will replace GP9 #60 which will be heading to Ocala. Train is se... (more)
The two GP7 are back together again. #57 now sports pilot stripes and a more conventional set of number boards.
All I can say is "wow"....after a weeklong ordeal getting the two "new" GP15's to Winter Haven, they are finally being taken down from the interchange.
CSX: "We're gonna pay tribute to our heritage." FCEN: "Hold our beers...". This has been a long time coming, going back to 2011 when the ex-CN GP9 were being considered for this treatment. #57 deb... (more)
Basking in the afternoon light, FCEN #57 awaits her next assignment at Bartow, FL.
Florida Central GP7U poses in a stagnant pond near downtown Orlando on a beautiful sunny day.
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