Two Brightline trainsets get a wash from the tropical rains.

The Florida East Coast Railway Society got a behind the scenes tour of the new Brightline start up a new private fast passenger service in Florida.

Brightline stands ready. We got a behind the scenes tour with the FEC society where we toured the trains and facility. This private venture starts operations over the winter.

A first look of the cab interior of a Brightline Train.

During the FECRS convention we got a tour of the Brightline facility and trains. This is an amazing operation!

Tri Rail commuter train departs the yard and into service.

One of the former NS motors leads Tri Rail P623 south as RP contributor Maryann gets her shots. There are only a handful of these motors on Tri Rail with most trains powered by Brookville.

Tri Rail arrives in West Palm Beach. Love the tropical livery on the new motors.

First Test Run of a Brightline Trainset commences out of the WPB facility. The unique SCB-44 is bio diesel fueled. These have shades of an HST in my eye.

Here comes Brightline during the first test run. Unlike other private ventures, this one comes with huge stations and infrastructure being built with it.

First Test Run! of "Bright Blue" a Brightline Trainset commences out of the WPB facility for tests on the FEC. This is a historic first for the area as this venture is privately funded.

On a warm spring morning a southbound Tri-Rail train departs West Palm Beach. Power is a rare former Southern Railway GP49.

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