The FEC Railway society visited Bowden Yard and were treated to a short ride in the Azalea business car. The consist was unusual with only the Azalea on hand as the St Aug was sidelined.
FEC 123 catches an incredibly lucky sliver of sunlight that managed to squeeze through a a tropical shower just off shore. The other part of luck was a champ on the point of this short train.
FEC 226 heads northward through the tidal marshes of St. Augustine.
Reflections.... FEC's 226 lead by Champ 711 wanders through St. Augustine. Even with the US 1 bridge rebuilt offering higher views, the classic shot still works.
FEC 226 rolls into St. Augustine with Champion 711 leading. The Champion scheme will be applied to the new GEVO's when they arrive later this year.
Welcome to the sunshine state! After visiting the Spencer Streamliner event I headed south with the goal of capturing a FEC champion painted lead train. First up was the 101 southbound out of ... (more)
The lucky catch of the week was this southbound rock train bound for Spruce Creek siding lengthening project. Southbound trains in good light are very rare here.
FEC Champ 711 leading a work train, a rare southbound in the morning. The rock was bound for Spruce Creek where FEC is lengthening a passing siding, one of many projects in progress.
A rainbow of colors across three different EMD's on the FEC.
FEC 711, the newest champ, leads 101 through the Daytona Golf Course in the "dead of winter". Almost a "Christmas Colors" scene, on this 84 degree afternoon.
FEC's Toy's for Tot's at it's 2nd stop on this warm and humid morning in St. Augustine. Champion 711 assisted by Komen unit 425.
