Lucky to catch a dual set of classics as the SD70M-2 era runs out on the FEC. Here 101, comes out of the siding at South Dorena southbound with 11,000 ft of train.
"Fred's-eye view" of the railroad
FEC 101 dodges MOW crews by taking the siding at Dorena with two Big M 's in charge.
A clear, cool dry day signals the end of the rainy season as FEC 101 blasts through.
Clock is running out on the big M's. Here 101 finds a lucky spell of sun on another unsettled day in Florida. GEVO replacements are on the way, due in by December.
After getting bombed by rains the last few days, we finally catch some bright skies as 101 rls through Bunnell.
Train 101 crosses the Jupiter draw bridge during the last rays of the golden hour with a pair of Champs in charge.
Its not easy to chase trains on the FEC. It requires long drives between shots with plenty of traffic getting in the way. So with only seconds to spare after chasing 101 from Melbourne, two champs... (more)
Big M's lead 101 today with East Coast Hogger at the throttle. The EMD's days are certainly numbered at the first of 24 ES44C4's are being assembled and will be delivered in Oct.
Southbound 101 train crosses the Elbow Creek Trestle as it hustles south towards Miami.
FEC 101 thunders through with two SD70M-2's. The big M's are to be bumped by new GE's in the months ahead. Look close you can spot "retro blue" 416 3rd in line.
Time is slowly running out on the big M's as the first GEVO's are now being assembled in Erie. Meanwhile 102 hauls on.
Three champs are in charge of the hot 101 today, first time this has happened in a while.
Railpictures.net contributor Maryann Norvik exchanges waves with famous East Coast Hogger at the throttle 101. Three champs today!
