Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. With the exception of the special 1776, the last time the CSXT 1700 series rang out over the radio in this region would have also been a rebuild series locomo... (more)

Before returning to the mainline, #611 spent a couple days prowling the grounds of NCTM that substantially assisted in her rebirth. They even dressed up their ACL 501 to match what could have eas... (more)

The Frostproof Turn runs from Lake Wales down to the namesake burg 2-3 times a week with several customers in town. Most notably Lowes. Both motors seen here are now off the roster, #94 was sold... (more)

It's my childhood all over again. FCEN's newest additions in paint reflecting the local heritage are pulling cars off the Gordonsville Spur and down to Eloise Storage where they will pick up cars... (more)

Rock loads for Anderson Columbia, now the only active customer on the entire line, with operations in Greenville and Foley.

CP power has been a regular thing every week in Central Florida since the mid-90's, it's just evolved into the more modern variants....but....if 8781 would like to come back as it looks now, I'd w... (more)

One of the more unique operations I've found over the years. It will test your mettle time and again, but reward you in abundance. Especially on the return up the hill from Clifton.

Ringling Red Unit heads south to Tampa for the winter break before beginning the next round of shows. Really do miss putting my schedule together around the many moves these trains made in Florid... (more)

RoadRailer service had one train in each direction for Simpson Yard.

Back where we once belonged. The addition of the ex-EMDX SD70M leasers was about the biggest change I thought I'd ever see, this was always the safe haven for non-GE consists in Central Florida. ... (more)

I had to look at this photo twice. It almost looks like a model, but it is in fact the yard switcher Cemex uses to shuttle cars around the yard. FEC still services the yard, but bases its operat... (more)

UP comes down off the Belt and into Hoffman Yard.

Once my favorite shortline in America. At the time of this shot, the only train missing from CBRY's 24 hour schedule was the morning run to/from Ray. I would give anything for that being the only... (more)

The initial stages of CFRC construction were contracted, in part, to Pinsly's Florida Central, which handled ballast and rail trains to construct SunRail. This is one such Herzog ballast train he... (more)

Fall foliage special heads back to Reading.