Train CSXT Q601-04 is at Winston, FL on 4 January 1997 with Helm Leasing SD40 #6000 leading. She departs for Baldwin FL. Where's the snow???
Montana Rail Link EMD SD40 #223 is at Taft (Orlando) FL on 17 October 1996. At the time, CSXT had several of these units on lease. "It's one of the most unusual leasers I've seen in the Sunshine State!"
CSXT's mother/road slug sets see a wide variety of assignments, including the Circus Train. Here the red unit is passing theough Lakeland, FL from St.Pete enroute to Orlando. P995-13, 13 JAN 1997 1030hrs
CSXT, GE, Dash 8 40-C #7812 worked in Mulberry, FL over the summer of 1996. (Mid June-Mid August) This photo was taken approximately 04 July 1996. She's painted "The Spirit of America"
FEC (CSXT) Coal extra 444, south on 11 April 1997, at 1700hrs. She's at Sunbeam, FL. Once a month, CSX delivers a unit coal to the FEC in Jacksonville. FEC handles the train south, returning empty, 36 hrs later.
An FEC EMD GP38 #509, received an overhaul and facelift at Jacksonville Locomotive Shops. She's pictured here on 12 April 1997. Looks Brandy new!
FEC train 343 departs New Smyrna Beach, FL on 2 June 1996 at 1700hrs. The nose headlights on the FEC fleet have since been replaced with standard (AAR) ditch lights.
FEC 221, an EMD SW9, 1000hp switcher is at New Smyrna Beach, FL. 25 April 1996. All four of FEC's small switchers can be found here for servicing frequently! She's 40 years old!
This FEC GP9 #655 is typical of the power assigned to the Dorena Turn (#910). She's pictured at S. Daytona Beach, FL on 21 March 1996 at 0900 hrs. Still looks and runs great!
Bad lighting! Great power! After spending time around the FEC, you appreciate this unusual SW1200/GP9/SW9 lash-up! The units are at New Smyrna Beach, FL 12 Jan '96. They're waiting to be picked up for Bowden.(Jacksonville)
FEC 343 originates in New Smyrna Beach. It's a must-see because it frequently has EMD GP9's for it's power! This run includes an FEC power car and coach. 9 May 1996 at 1945 hrs.
CSXT train Q188-20 is northbound at Lakeland Jct. leaving the A-Line to access the S-Line into Jax. 20 Apr 99 1920hrs. Two newer CW60ACs help power the train.
CSXT P953-17 passes over Lake Monroe's Drawbridge on the St. Johns River. 1515hrs, 17 Apr 99. The Strates Train passes here only twice a year, once north - Once south.
CSXT P953-17, the James E. Strates Shows, passes A031-17 at Church St. Station at 1335hrs, 17 Apr 99. The shows are beginning their annual trek up and down the east coast.
N001-07 with fuel tender between the engines is nearing Whitehouse FL with coal loads from Chattahoochie and AN. Destined for Bostwick (Palatka) The train and the tender don't operate anymore. 0845 8 May 1996
P001, the Sunset Limited, passes Lake Ivanhoe on a deadhead move to Orlando"s Amtrak Station. It's REALLY SUNSET! 1725hrs, 20 FEB 99.
CSXT K869-13 detours over the A-Line between Sanford and Lake Mary, FL, on 17 FEB 99 ay 1125 hrs. This tranquil spot is rapidly falling to urban development.
CSXT K869-13 detours over the A-Line, passing through Sanford's Rand Yard with a solid string of SHLX tanks. 1110hrs, 17 FEB 99.
CSXT K869-13 detouring over the A-Line at beautiful Lake Monroe, on the St. John's River. 1100hrs, 17 FEB 1999.
CSXT K873-03, passes south of Bushnell, FL. on Easter Sunday, 1999 at 1715 hrs. UP and SP Power head up the consist.
CSXT Q603-21 departs Winston, FL with a new UP CW6044AC #7304 in the lead. She's pictured at Wabash Ave at 0735hrs 21 Apr 99, headed for Lakeland JCT.
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