Monday, April 30, 2012

FEC101 Apr 30, 2012

ECH on the tread asking 'where is she' with upturned palms from 105, 106 and 702 dragging all IM and drifting the speed down from 35 to twenty-five mph. Beginning to stretch it out as the bottom passes. There has been red flag track work in this block all day.
EoT past MP216 at 5:39PM.

FEC101 Apr 30, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/lTkNnOfeXnw

Sunday, April 29, 2012

FEC101 April 29, 2012

Watching from the ancient Trans-Florida Central RR wye tonight as 107 and 101 bring a neat train of IM to the south. Running just about 40mph, not real long either.
EoT past the wheelstops of Sebastian Team track and MP215 at 7:28PM.

FEC101 April 29, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/jwvwy3Omps4

Saturday, April 28, 2012

FEC101 Apr 28, 2012

Willie and Ray with waves heading for home on 100 and 141 after the meet in Palm Bay with all IM on this train. Struggling to reach 40mph, don't think that BigBlue was running. Another after-ring on the Old Dixie crossing as the gates clear up.
EoT past MP216 at 6:49PM.

FEC101 Apr 28, 2012 vid link:

FEC202 Apr 28, 2012

Mark and Tug waving from 107, 101 and 418 with two cuts of rock, tarmac car in there, lots of racks and unit train cars on the bottom.
EoT past MP216 at 5:41PM.

FEC202 Apr 28, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/WncrDpO9-04

Friday, April 27, 2012

FEC202 Apr 27, 2012

OS FEC202 Apr 27, 2012
Ray and Willie waiting for FEC101 at Gifford and then coming to us on 704 and Heritage714 with rock, IM couple freight and a few racks. Short train happy to see us.
EoT past MP216 at 6:15PM.
FEC202 Apr 27, 2012 vid link:

FEC101 Apr 27, 2012

Dispatch taking down the high green at intermediate MP215.5 and running time on the block. Meet will be in Gifford instead of Micco.
Mark and Tug with a laugh and a wave on 102 and 103 with a lonesome auto rack tucked in there ahead of all that IM. Long train, good looking, too.
Got an after-ring from the crossing protection device, how-bout-that.
EoT past MP216 at 5:44PM.
FEC101 Apr 27, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/NrLQLFGXhYk

Thursday, April 26, 2012

FEC202 Apr 26, 2012

Inspector Dave joining us at the Junction this afternoon and it's a fine one as spring gives way to summer here in Florida.
ECH grinning from the window of 106 and 715 with our usual northbounder - rock,IM, racks and freight cars on their way to the meet with FEC101 in Palm Bay.
EoT past MP216 at 4:42PM.

FEC202 Apr 26, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/mPPLWk8jMQc

FEC210 Apr 26, 2012

102 and 103 leading all IM around the bend above Main Street in Sebastian at MP214.
NO Defects DD MP212.8 at 8:01am.

FEC210 Apr 26, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/T2hZ8qsa2Nc

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

FEC101 Apr 25, 2012

ECH waving from the tread of 102, 103, and 710LHF. All IM heading south right at 45mph.
EoT past MP216 at 5:40PM.

FEC101 Apr 25, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ZqtkGc9UHHQ

FEC920 Apr 25, 2012

The hard working FEC920 works Gifford North and drills Tarmac at 53rd
Street. About a dozen empties and twenty two loads arriving, picking up ten
more empties, setting two cuts and scampering for home at 3:12PM.

FEC920 Apr 25, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/1KT1HWRfxJM

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

FEC202 Apr 24, 2012

Dispatch lining FEC202 through the siding at Micco around MoW and to the meet with FEC101 in Palm Bay. Both motors running at 44mph.
ECH giving us the big smile from 710 and 433 with rock, IM, one lonely rack ahead of the freight cars and then more racks on the bottom.
EoT past MP216 at 4:44PM.

FEC202 Apr 24, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/q5YRmpJbXZs

FEC121 Apr 24, 2012

On this crisp morning the very late running FEC121 behind 106 and 715 is across the Roseland Trestle with a shiny red deep well and a CSX coal train and then plenty of IM. This long train already has met the early FEC210 above us.
NO Defects FEC DD MP212.8 at 7:54am.

HI-DEF FEC121 Apr 24, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/qp0RPDC1myI
WEB CAM FEC121 Apr 24, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/b0XOP3RRtLc

Monday, April 23, 2012

FEC101 Apr 23, 2012

Dispatch ordering the late running FEC920 to clear up in Gifford so FEC101 can pass them. ECH giving us a wave from the tread of 102, 103 and 431LHF. Got racks and freight ahead of the IM. Short train, strange looking for FEC101. Rusty scrap pipe in the second freight car, look for a gon.
EoT past MP216 at 5:35PM.

FEC101 Apr 23, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/fWTCp4wEkJo

Sunday, April 22, 2012

FEC101 Apr 22, 2012

Missed the power as it got ahead of us, but we chased the rest of the train for a mile down Old Dixie. Running 45mph to the Junction and EoT past MP216 at 7:01PM.
Mz. Caboose shaking her head as Tommy and I screech to a halt after a great day on the TARR.

FEC101 Apr 22, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/dYcxpeTFAXg

Saturday, April 21, 2012

FEC101 Apr 21, 2012

Tommy joining us this evening for train watching at the Junction.
Willie and Ray on 102 and 103 with all IM. Lot of hot stuff, WalMarts and UPS. Struggling with their speed, just running about 40-45mph.
EoT past MP216 at 7:10PM.

FEC101 Apr 21, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/PlKmFDjtCRY

FEC202 Apr 21, 2012

Mark and Tug on 105, 140 and 511LHF with a fast one tonight. Rock, IM, couple of freight cars and some racks on the run.
EoT past MP216 at 4:53PM.

FEC202 Apr 21, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/jA_zmJIDNtM

Friday, April 20, 2012

FEC101 Apr 20, 2012

Mark and Tug waving white from 105, 140 and 711LHF with racks ahead of the IM.
Hustling towards the siding for the meet with FEC101 in Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 6:14PM.

FEC101 Apr 20, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/o03HSpWMXyY

Thursday, April 19, 2012

FEC101 + 202 Apr 19, 2012

Steve and Tony bringing FEC101 at speed past us watching from Micco Road. Good looking train with 102, 103 and 433 all running for the Roseland Trestle at 5:37PM.

FEC202 taking Diverging Clear and moving off.

FEC101 + 202 Apr 19, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/-4id1O3cupA

FEC202 Apr 19, 2012

Dispatch allowing FEC202 to proceed NBHS MP226 after stopping the train. It has been quite a week on the road, I bet they will be happy to cut-out for their weekend.
ECH giving us a grin from the near window of a pair of Yellows 720 and 711. Rock, IM, racks and freight cars.
EoT past MP216 at 4:57PM.
Heading for the siding in Micco to meet FEC101.

FEC202 Apr 19, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Suq19Ln3Vu8

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

FEC101 Apr 18, 2012

FEC202 limping north after the meet.
ECH and Jim on the move after a delay at Pineda and meeting them in Micco. Big wave from cab and tread of 105 and 140 as they hustle south.
EoT past MP216 at 7:06PM.

FEC101 Apr 18, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/8rx0yRDS57k

FEC202 Apr 18, 2012

FEC202 meeting the late working FEC920 in Gifford and then to us with Steve aboard 107, 101 and 432. Rock, IM, racks, freight cars with AM STEEL PROC, couple beer cars, couple air dumpers and more racks.
And now in the hole to meet FEC101 at Micco.
EoT past MP216 at 6:24PM.

FEC202 Apr 18, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/m9fVWqTsfzo

Monday, April 16, 2012

FEC101 Apr 16, 2012

ECH and Jim on 105 and 140 with racks ahead of the IM. MoW clearing up ahead of them on the main in Gifford so Jim has the hammer down as ECH gives us a white hanky salute.
Don't forget to check out the Jupiter Depot, Guys.
EoT past MP216 at 5:46PM.

FEC101 Apr 16, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/5jstJK9_Qqg

Sunday, April 15, 2012

FEC101 Apr 15, 2012

107 and 101 with a yellow box and a blue box tucked in behind the engines and then plenty of IM.
EoT past MP216 at 7:37PM.

FEC101 Apr 15, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/nRlnH1ddcRY

FEC240 Apr 15, 2012

East Coast Nick by us watching from the Junction at 7:17PM on 104LHF light engine move on the way to meet FEC101 in Micco.

FEC240 Apr 15, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/peDE_nh6bE4

FEC Jupiter Depot move April 15, 2012

Moving the FEC Jupiter Depot onto site at Sawfish Bay Park on Sunday morning April 15, 2012.

FEC Jupiter Depot move April 15, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Wex5Hw3yrbk

To the editor:

We would like to applaud Mayor Golonka’s leadership and the Jupiter Town Council’s vision in preserving the FEC Railway Jupiter Depot. How fortunate the entire community is to have seized this chance to have a tangible piece of the past placed in a most favorable spot to reach future generations.

Let me quickly reassure that person who recently feared that the Great Pyramids had been plundered and another community’s treasure had been stolen that exactly the opposite is true. The FEC Railway Jupiter Depot has been returned to the place where it had earned its living and moreover, it has been returned to the public sector
from quiet private ownership of the last 41 years.

We are delighted that the Depot has beaten back the demolition hammer that came knocking this past year, just as we are pleased to learn that its future restoration lies with the perfectly capable Loxahatchee Guild.

Please join us in support of this wonderful little building. As the cartoon caption in Jupiter Courier 4-19-2012 so cutely notes, the FEC Jupiter Depot is a time machine.


Sincerely, cabooseMikey and Anita Starck
FECRS Directors and proud owners of Seaboard railway car No. 1088

Friday, April 13, 2012

FEC202 Apr 13, 2012

High green is on the block at 215.4 just 10 minutes after FEC101 has hustled his EoT past us. Willie and Ray on708 and 710 bringing that neatly blocked train to us. Freight cars with exAmtrak in there.
EoT past MP216 at 6:59PM.

FEC202 Apr 13, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/rDDc-OOFR5o

FEC101 Apr 13, 2012

Even the office car special took the siding for this train, just as FEC202 will hold in Gifford. Mark and Tug on107 and 101 are happy to see us this evening. Racks ahead of the IM, couple of brown guys in there, no Fedx.
EoT past MP216 at 6:28PM.FEC202 will be next.

FEC101 Apr 13, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/oCw88er5sLM

FEC240 Apr 13, 2012

The speedster is finishing his rounder this afternoon. Full system turn in one day. Heritage714 and blue protect engine431 leading the royal cars at speed through the Junction. EoT past MP216 doing 60mph at 4:58PM and gone in a flash. Thanks for the greeting from the cab.

My girls are working right now but they are never too busy to flash me their smiles.
Safe trip, FEC.

FEC240 Apr 13, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/fZxg61W1jYk

FEC141 Apr 13, 2012

The office car special behind Heritage714 and 431 across the Roseland Trestle after meeting the FEC210 at Palm Bay and the FEC920 in Micco.
NO Defects FEC DD MP212.8 at 9:42am.
Oh, those girls look just fine in the morning sunlight.
Thank you, FEC.

FEC141 Apr 13, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/i5TPjDw2PBQ

Thursday, April 12, 2012

FEC101 + 202 Apr 12, 2012

ECH and Jim joining us for a chat with FEC202 in the hole.Steve meeting FEC202 at Micco and he has a fast, long FEC101 with 100 and 142 by us watching from Micco Road. EoT at 5:25PM.
Then David and Jim moving off. WOW!

FEC101 + 202 Apr 12, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/wrGh0UIVM00

FEC202 Apr 12, 2012

ECH and Jim heading for their weekend after this trip. 711 and 419 with their usual afternoon train- rock, IM, freight cars and racks doing 40mph and dragging down to the meet in Micco.
FEC101 will be next.
EoT past MP216 at 4:27PM.

FEC202 Apr 12, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/FWr60onlL3s

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

FEC101 Apr 11, 2012

ECH waving from the tread of 107 and 101 with racks ahead of the IM. Fast moving train tonight.
EoT past MP216 at 5:46PM.

FEC101 Apr 11, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/GwxGK_n700U

FEC202 Apr 11, 2012

Heritage714 leading 708 with rock, IM, freight cars and 9 racks on the way to meet one at Micco. Oh, that engine is an eye-catcher alright.
EoT past MP216 at 5:07PM.
FEC101 with the Hogger will be next.

FEC202 Apr 11, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/glPC8KpjnMY

FEC920 Apr 11, 2012

427LHF dragging 45 loads onto the Roseland Trestle.
NO Defects DD MP212.8 at 9:40am.
Fast one coming at you, Kid.

FEC920 Apr 11, 2012 vid link:

FEC210 Apr 11, 2012

FEC210 on the Roseland Trestle after swapping at FO. 441, 415LHF and 106 leading all IM close to 40mph.
NO Defects DD MP212.8 at 8:40am.
FEC920 on the move north from FO. Good looking consist coming at you, Kid.

FEC210 Apr 11, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/-ScTsGVgC-o

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

FEC101 Apr 10, 2012

Long wait for this train and plenty worth it. Dispatch informing the crew that the front office would like them to stop in FO and add another engine to the consist and get back on ETA.

Strange to see 106 hauling the train alone and trying to make Medium Speed.

A very special treat for me on the bottom of this train = the glamorous Azalea and elegant Saint Augustine know to look for me here and shine their smiles my way.
EoT past MP216 at 6:41PM.

FEC101 Apr 10, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/q3-wP8TNlwA

FEC202 Apr 10, 2012

Jim running and ECH in the near window of 104 and 105 heading for the siding at Palm Bay to meet FEC101. Rock, IM and racks in neat bundles and running hard.
EoT past MP216 at 4:34PM.

FEC202 Apr 10, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/-ScLhW3wMsY

Monday, April 9, 2012

Poem for Caboose Junction

At MP 216

At the milepost you will find
2 crossing signals
and a history of the mainline.

Green light pops on
Two people on the scene,
Blowing Shave & a Haircut
Short and very clean.

10,000 feet of UPS and freight
Down in Hialeah, unloading can't wait.
Tip Tap on the keyboard, typing away
Going back home as the train finishes the day.

216 could not function
without the one and only
Caboose Junction.

Brylon Terry 4/9/2012

-------------------------

FEC101 Apr 9, 2012

ECH with a wave from the tread of 105 and 104 as they hustle the hot one past
the Junction.
EoT past MP216 at 5:46PM.

FEC101 Apr 9, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/P8yY7H4S8Mk

FEC920 Apr 9, 2012

418LHF rolling a couple of covered hoppers and then half a train of loads and the other half empty rock across the Roseland Trestle towards their last set-out at 53rd Street. NO Defects DD MP212.8 at 1:32PM.

FEC920 Apr 9, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/HRE8Zfh17Ss

Sunday, April 8, 2012

FEC101 Apr 8, 2012

And to round out a great day, here is FEC101 at the Junction with Steve giving a wave from 106 and 141. Racks on the top of ten thousand feet and plenty of hustle heading south.
EoT past MP216 at 7:05PM.

FEC101 Apr 8, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/AHI3dT64258

Saturday, April 7, 2012

FEC101 Apr 7, 2012

Willie and Ray running late tonight on 107 and 101 with all IM in tow. WalMarts and brown guys in there, a long, slow one about 40mph. Couldn't tell if the second engine was pulling.
EoT past MP216 at 7:46PM.
cabooses and Tommy joining us, too.

FEC101 Apr 7, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/rd1EQGYkykU

FEC202 Apr 7, 2012

Mark and Tug on 100 and 142 with one lonesome rack in with the front end rock, then IM and the loads,racks,loads,racks blocking that we have come to expect on Saturday afternoons.
Eot past MP216 at 4:33PM.
cabooses, and Brylon on his bicycle up on the hill at CR512.

FEC202 Apr 7, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/4AEai9xmy78

Friday, April 6, 2012

FEC101 Apr 6, 2012

Mark and Tug on 100 and 142 with racks ahead of the IM. Meeting one in Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 6:18PM.

FEC101 Apr 6, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/3n9GuAIivDc

FEC210 Apr 6, 2012

Pair of Blues 418 and 412LHF bringing the time freight past the ancient Fellsmere railroad wye. Looking to pass FEC920 at Palm Bay.
EoT past MP215 at 10:40am.

FEC210 Apr 6, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/eFSclyFzdDk

FEC336 Apr 6, 2012

Unit train is across the Roseland Trestle with 720 and 704LHF and those oxide brown hoppers, not many red ones left - a half dozen only. Some gons in there, too.
NO Defects DDMP212.8 at 9:55am.
FEC920 is above him looking for a hole, and FEC210 is below coming on.

FEC336 Apr 6, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/jFq3PNUMTrk

Thursday, April 5, 2012

FEC202 Apr 5, 2012

David giving us a holler from 102 and 708 as he cuts out for the weekend. Another neatly blocked train with two cuts of freight cars around those racks toward the bottom.
EoT past MP216 at 4:16PM.

FEC202 Apr 5, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/IvcDh5KR44k

Amtrak SILVER STAR Apr 3, 2012

day trip on the SILVER STAR from West Palm Beach to Tampa and return.

Amtrak SILVER STAR Apr 3, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/7D6NNl9v3wI

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

FEC101 Apr 4, 2012

ECH and Jim on the hot one tonight with a wave from 100 and 142 then all IM. A Crete billboard in there.
EoT past MP216 at 6:29PM.

FEC101 Apr 4, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/jziuNtAKGtM

Monday, April 2, 2012

FEC101 Apr 2, 2012

Looking for Jim and the ECH on a beautiful afternoon. David with a shout out
as they go by. Foreman Mr. Bell taking down FORM B so this train can roll
south. Good looking train with 100 and 142 dragging the speed down as they
approach us and down to Medium Speed as the bottom passes. An impatient
motorist is surprised by an after-ring and descending gates after EoT at
5:29PM.

FEC101 Apr 2, 2012 vid link:
http://youtu.be/GVkJqOliW90