The SGLR route in Sarasota is U shaped. The 580 here is on the curve rolling from the former SAL route southbound to the former ACL north. The destination is Berry Plastics at the end of the line.
The Sarasota Turn starts the day, running down down the former SAL main and up the ACL main to Berry Plastics.
Former FEC 660 now SGLR 580 idles awaiting the tasks of the day. For now this is a Monday morning operation, if you wish to shoot it be here by 0700.
During my two week vacation to Florida in June I was unable to fit any railfanning in. So while on my way home from a family gathering, I was ecstatic to see this GP9 sitting on an industrial sp... (more)
Three SGLR units hang out at Fort Myers.
The day time river excursion train sits idle.
With snow still lingering on the ground at home in the Northeast, signs of spring have to be found in warmer parts of the nation. Photo inspired by Dick Hovey.
The 10AM excursion heads back to the Ft. Meyers across the Caloosahatchee River.
The Desoto turn awaits a crew north of Fort Myers.