CSXT EMD F40PH locos #9992 and 9990 lead the "Operation Lifesaver Special" at Auburndale, FL. in April 2000.
Here's another shot of The "Operation Lifesaver Special shot at Auburndale, Florida. CSXT F40PHs #9992 and 9990 do the honors on this April day in 2000.
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In what is a fantastic Prototype modelling photo Ex-Conrail EMD SD80MAC #0804 shows her rear flank detail at Sanford. |
CSXT, ex-Conrail Quality EMD SD80MAC heads up train OUCX, hauling empties on the north end double track at Winter Park, FL. June, 2000.
And, another shot of Train OUCX handling her empties with ease on the North End Double Track at Winter Park, FL. in June 2000. An EMD/GE power lashup make it possible.
Originally ordered to haul fast Container trains on the Indianapolis division, Conrail B40-8 now CSXT 5960 leads Train Q233 at Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando, Fl. She's geared for 70MPH!
Florida Central, ex-ATSF rebuilds, Model GP7 #55 and 57 roll through Taft, FL. on Train Z915, a general merchandise run. This model looks great in red.
CEFX 7101, a former Burlington Northern/Santa Fe EMD SD40-2, looking resplendant in her Cascade Green livery helps the cause at Winston, Florida.
Probably the most relevant face in contemporary dieseldom, EMD Safety Cab units, Model SD70M, Property of CSX roll through Kaley (Orlando) FL. on Train K940.
Still not re-painted or re-numbered, CSX EMD SD70M #7019 an ex-EMDX Unit rolls through Lake Ivanhoe on Train K940. She's now the CSX 4694. 4000HP each!
Conrail Quality, EMD SD50 #8688 romps through Kaley Yard, Orlando. It's Train #Q455. HLCX leaser, Dash 7 and CSX GE assist in the effort. Note the paper air filter box on 8688.
ex-Conrail Quality, EMD SD70MAC #777 with CSX Dash 8, GE #301 are at the point of CSXT Train OUCX on the NEDT at Winter Park Florida. She's powered by the 4000hp 16V710G power plant.
Here's another view of ex-Conrail EMD Sd70MAC #777 as she and GE #301 lead CSXT Train OUCX on the NEDT, through Winter Park. This is easy duty for the venerable mountain fighter (777).
CSX #5539 in the company's "stealth" scheme powers up train A775 at Kaley Yard. She's GE's designation B30-7. On Conrail, a B30-7 designated a "Super Seven" or U23B rebuilt to Dash 8 Standards.
BNSF #4653, a General Electric Dash 9 44CW, showing more "overfueling" at the stack than her CSX sister #9046, leads train Q233 at Taft. Whadda Ya think it cost to paint that scheme?
CSX, GE CW44AC #500 and sister, #243 are a commanding presence as they pull their train through Sanford, FL. A Great place to watch Trains, Sanford is the southern terminus of Autotrain.
FEC train #202 crosses the Lt. Lucie River at Stuart, FL. At the point is the colorful lashup of FEC421 and 2000. Along with Union Pacific SD40-2 #3587. Great shot!
Our "Florida Color!" lashup on FEC Train 202 continues across the St. Lucie River at Stuart. Being an avid boater, I can really appreciate this shot. But, it looks windy!
Florida East Coast, Train #290 rolls through Hialeah, Florida. In the consist are FEC701, UP 3684 and FEC 702. Union Pacific is rethinking the utilization of SD40-2's with the rising cost of fuel.
FEC Train 290 is at Hialeah (Miami) Florida. Engines FEC 701, UP 3684 and FEC 702 head up the train. At higher throttle settings, SD40-2s are somewhat of fuel hogs. UP is thinning it's ranks of over 540 of 'em!
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