Brightline first day to Orlando! The 2nd train out of Orlando skirts the airport bound for Miami. After decades of plans, projects, proposals fast trains in Florida are finally realized.

FEC 105 with somme extra motors in tow.

Chargers! The first revenue charger trailed the P42 into Florida a sign of things to come.

The Silver Star flies out of Seville on time. Rumor is that the replacements for the P42's are coming sooner than later.

Amtrak 108 made a first visit to Florida today running on 97 as the trailing unit. Seen departing Palatka

Amtrak 108 made a first visit to Florida today running on 97 as the trailing unit. Rumor is Amtrak is worried about Florida drivers hitting one of heritage motors so many times they trail.

Rolling out of Bunnell, FEC 105 is seen with a lot of autoracks

FEC 105 takes the siding around 905 (behind me) as severe storms rage 60 miles away over Jacksonville.

The Silver Star making it's regular rounds

A Brightline test service rolls through downtown Stuart. FEC's main is once again double track from Titusville to Miami as Brightline Phase 3 is almost ready for the Public.

BLF 720 holds the east main while meeting southbound FEC 101 roll off the Stuart Bridge one of the few single track sections of the Brightline project.

A Brightline Test service rolls across the St. Lucie River. The service drove a lot of "vocal ninority" opposition based on unfounded fears and misinformation.

Testing Brightline continues to run test services in preperation for a launch late in September.

FEC 101 trundles across the Stuart Bridge lead by 814, with 714 behind the LNG GEVO set. This bridge is slated for replacement.

A Brightline test train heads north for some high speed testing further up the line.