FEC 226 hustles through Colfax just after a tropical shower had moved through. It's that time of year again where sudden downpours can turn up at any time.

Two of FEC's original workhorses tote 226 across the waters of the Tomoka on this humid morning. The 411 - 429 was the top and bottom of the first -2's on the FEC back in the 80's.

Summertime approaching means this shot works well again, only with morning trains for those who wish to try. The best light between 7 and 8 AM usually when 226 turns up.

FEC Champ 716 leads 226 on a sultry morning crossing the salt marshes in the Nation's Oldest City. The first GEVO's due to arrive late summer, will be in the Champion livery.

The sun has swung around where shots on the marsh work again, usually only possible April to late August for morning northbounds such as 226.

Two of FEC's older workhorses help tote a long 226 across the tidewater. GEVO's will likely change this scene by this time next year, the first ones should be here in Sept, the rest by Dec.

New kid on the block, FEC 416 lends a hand to FEC 106 launching 226 across the Tomoka River on this humid warm morning. This shot only works mid spring to mid summer.

FEC 226 hustles through Bunnell with one of FEC's pretty champs leading.

A rainbow of FEC paint schemes greats this beautiful morning. It is likely that scenes like will change with the coming of the GE's.

A soon to be replaced RailAmerica painted, FEC M-2 leads train 226 northbound across the San Sebastian River.

Breakfast of Champions! So after having no luck catching a train the previous morning with a 'Champ' leading, we ventured out for one last attempt which paid off as we captured FEC 226 with... (more)