Saturday, December 31, 2011

FEC101 Dec 31, 2011

Waiting in the darkness at Caboose Junction for one of the last trains of the year and the red protect light is on. 106, 100 and 441LHF with lots of brown guys up and down this long train and WalMarts and express in there, too. train length 11224.
EoT is by MP216 at 6:24PM.

FO not being ready when they got there so 202 changed their p/u to the autoramp.Per dispatcher - train to B10 in Bowden and take engines to the shop lead.

FEC101 Dec 31, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/GFki1sgAoY8

Friday, December 30, 2011

FEC202 Dec 30, 2011

FEC202 holding the Main in Gifford for the meet with FEC101. Darkness falling
hard upon us, it will be a night shot for us at caboose junction.
BigBlue140 and Y704 with rock on top, IM, lots of freight cars, racks and more empty gons
on the bottom. We'll wait for the DefectDetectorMP212.8 because we saw some sparks under the hoppers.
All OK, EoT by MP216 at 6:07PM.

FEC202 Dec 30, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/YRIKCBrRj2g

FEC101 Dec 30, 2011

Waiting for Mark and Tug this evening on FEC101 on their way to the meet with
FEC202 in Gifford. Colorful consist with YB101, RPB104 and Y720LHF with racks on
the top, plenty of IM, and empty wells on the bottom.
MTG missing his train at the Junction, only catching EoT by us at 5:31PM. train length 9597.

FEC101 Dec 30, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/P8KW2_j9lPs

FEC210 + 920 Dec 30, 2011

FEC210 with 106 and 100 leading all IM across the Roseland Trestle at 7:42am and then after swapping in Micco is across 1st Street in Grant at 8:47am at speed.
FEC920 across 1st Street in Grant MP205 with Blue419 leading a dozen rock loads on the blocks of FEC210 at 8:53am.

FEC210 + 920 Dec 30, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/FW3sWtFwXzM

Thursday, December 29, 2011

FEC101 Dec 29, 2011

FEC101 on us as night sets in after meeting one at Micco. Sounds like Steve on there giving the roll-by. It's a long train behind 106, 100 and Heritage714LHF with all IM and not many empty slots. train length 11654. Just what MTG asked for!
EoT past MP216 at 5:39PM.

FEC101 Dec 29, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/SPB-4K4o5kY

FEC202 Dec 29, 2011

Looking for Jim on the back of his rounder heading towards another holiday weekend. Dispatch ordering him into the siding above us for the meet with FEC101 in Micco. 105 and 720 are by MP216 at 5:19PM.
FEC101 will be next.

FEC202 Dec 29, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/20avwOJXt_I

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

FEC101 Dec 28, 2011

FEC202 in the hole at Palm Bay for the meet and FEC101 will be at the Junction with the last of daylight today.
Jim with a wave on 101, 104 and 708 has a long one in tow with all IM and a lot of empty wells in there. Saw a shiny Shaeffer pig, too. train length 11122.
EoT past MP216 at 5:37PM as FEC937 slips back into FO.

FEC101 Dec 28, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/aD83vIFuXf8

FEC202 Dec 28, 2011

SignalMan Dave joining us today after returning from his vacation in Hawaii.
What stories he has to tell about the trains he found way out there. Another
treat for us today, too. BigBlue140 and the Heritage714 are leading this short,
fast train. Rock, IM, racks and two red hot boxes pretending to be a pair of
cabeese on the bottom. The white reefer looks to be the hot car that was hustled
south last week. train length 4601.
EoT by MP216 at 4:36PM and he's doing trackspeed.

FEC202 Dec 28, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/v0BqddAd6Ao

Monday, December 26, 2011

FEC240 Dec 26, 2011

Extra 240 behind Blue412 with the wide-load past Caboose Junction MP216 at 2:24PM doing a little less than Medium Speed in a 'light drizzle'. No question they were happy to see train fans.

FEC240 Dec 26, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/3BFVjl44ul0

Several uploaded photos of the wide-load on FEC240 of Dec 26, 2011 are here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FECrailway/photos/album/45867496/pic/list

Saturday, December 24, 2011

FEC210 from Vivitar cam

FEC210 Dec 24, 2011 shot from night scope cam.

FEC210 from Vivitar cam vid link:
http://youtu.be/-GlmgCkQmIU

FEC210 Dec 24, 2011

On a mist shrouded morning FEC210 with 101 and 104 dragging a long string of IM across the Roseland Trestle at 8:41am. NO Defects DD MP212.8.

FEC210 Dec 24, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/UWg-TlKCemo

Friday, December 23, 2011

FEC202 Dec23, 2011

105 and 704 with rock, IM and racks after meeting one at Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 6:14PM.

FEC202 Dec 23, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ZGltp_A8BTA

FEC101 Dec 23, 2011

A long train of IM behind enough power for two trains. 101 and 104 with Blues441 and 435LHF on the way to meet one on the Main at Gifford. Lot of racks on the top, some empty ahead of all that IM. EoT by MP216 at 5:44PM. train length 11637.
FEC202 will be next.

FEC101 Dec 23, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/04DhPKboFo4

Christmas Holiday Schedule

Christmas Holiday Schedule
these are the trains SCHEDULED to WORK during the Christmas holiday.
Probably be the same for New Years also.David (ECH)
Sat. Dec. 24 101, 202, 107-222=swap, 109-210 = Swap, Local 963
Sun. Dec 25 No trains
Mon. Dec.26 101, 202, 123-224=swap, 121-226 = swap Extra (107-222)
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Sat. Dec. 24 - Train 101 handles all Hialeah intermodal.
Train 202 pick up Ft. Pierce
Train 107 setout Titusville - Hialeah.
Train 226 pick up Titusville
Sun. Dec. 25 All trains annulled
Mon. Dec. 26 - Train 141 on duty at 1:00a handling Titusville & Miami and swap with 240 out of Hialeah at 1:00a.
Train 107-222 will be annulled due to crew displacement from previous day. Will run as extras with extra board crew for the assigned on duty times.
**************

FEC210 Dec 23, 2011

107 and BigBlue141 leading hot IM across Roseland Trestle at 8:21am. NO Defects DD MP212.8 on their way to swap at Micco.
Swap complete and now EoT across Micco Road at 8:40am with both engines on line.

FEC210 Dec 23, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/YXNo6qq3VaU

Thursday, December 22, 2011

FEC107 Dec 22, 2011

A special treat for the holiday season, another trip trackside to see The Night Train himself, Mr. Tim.
FEC107 meeting extra 240 at Micco and then 222 at FO. 106 and 100 leading plenty of brown guys and last minute express through the darkness of Caboose Junction MP216 at 9:35PM. train length 10132.

FEC107 Dec 22, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/U4SRmwz61gk

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What a complete and unexpected surprise!I thought I was seeing apparitions against the black backdrop of the corner there at the 216. A neon green man with another figure sparking! I hollered at my conductor who I spooked rather than made to see you, so I gave a 'Fat Albert' heyheyhey instead... at that point it was all I could do.Great to see you in a flash.A very Merry Christmas to you and the Missus...Tim.
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FEC202 Dec 22, 2011

ECH on BigBlue140 and 716 past Caboose Junction MP216 at 4:21PM with IM, empty wells, racks and freight cars. 4 sludge cars and some 50mph bulkhead flats in there. 80 cars, no rock, 8896 feet at 5500 tons, all CSX.

FEC202 Dec 22, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/fXQ_LQWrl_8

FEC210 Dec 22, 2011

Across Micco Road MP209 with 103 and BigBlue142 - NO Heritage714 - and all IM at 8:26am after swapping in FO.

FEC210 Dec 22, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/0uoanj6X85U

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

FEC101 Dec 21, 2011

FEC101 Dec 21, 2011ECH in the window on a rainbow of engines including the power he had in last night's vid. One ARMN reefer hugging Heritage714 and then auto racks ahead of the IM. 103, 142 and 714, 1 hot box car, 20 racks and 46 pigs, 67 cars for 10,271 feet at 8000 tons. EoT past MP216 at 6:03PM.

FEC101 Dec 21, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Z3MaNHTxvD8

FEC202 Dec 21, 2011

Pair of Yellows720 and 715 bringing rock, IM and racks toward the meet in Micco with FEC101. EoT past Caboose Junction at 5:42PM.

FEC202 Dec 21, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/RBePqtUdPvU

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

FEC101 + 202 Dec 20, 2011

Standing at Micco Road and FEC202 eases to a stop right in front of us. They will wait here until FEC101 rolls by on the Main and then continue their trip north. 142 and 714 look fine as 107 and another BigBlue141 with 435 tucked in ahead of the IM storm past us on the near track. train length 10429. Micco quiet and dark by 5:51PM.
Safe Trip, FEC.

FEC101 + 202 Dec 20, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/INTU0uIi5Z4

FEC202 Dec 20, 2011

I love this color combo with BigBlue142 and then Heritage714 colors leading the train. ECH on the rainbow with his famous grin and Jim at the throttle as they head toward the meet with FEC101 in Micco. We're heading that way to join them. Wait till you see the vid! EoT past MP216 at 5:10PM. 47 rock, 32 pigs and 27 racks, 106 cars for 9252 feet at 10,000 tons.

FEC202 Dec 20, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/IZrnK7AUX1Q

Monday, December 19, 2011

FEC101 Dec 19, 2011

ECH and Jim by us on 103 with 105 and 716 trailing all IM and empties on the bottom at 5:29PM past MP216. Taking a Form T for Fisherman's Wharf Ave H and then heading for the meet with FEC202 in FO. 55 pigs for 9148 feet at 5608 tons.
cabooses with Brylon by cell.

FEC101 Dec 19, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/dXgY0ruTKGY

FEC202 Dec 19, 2011

FO advising FEC202 of 3622foot pick-up on track 1 at 4:34PM.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

FEC101 Dec 18, 2011

Steve and Tony on 107 and BigBlue141 with a long train of all IM past Caboose Junction at 7:29PM. Very few empty slots and that's just fine. 64 pigs for 11,365 feet at 8323 tons.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

FEC202 Dec 17, 2011

Blue lights flashing from the cab of 107 with BigBlue141 trailing. Rock, IM, racks with six sludge cars in with the freight cars. EoT by MP216 at 6:10PM and taking a 40mph slow order for MP194.
FEC202 Dec 17, 2011 vid link:

Thursday, December 15, 2011

FEC202 Dec 15, 2011

ECH and Jim heading for their weekend on YB100 with a big grin and wave past Caboose Junction. Rock,IM and racks on this one. And ConRail, too. 83 cars for 9356 feet at 7400 tons. EoT by MP216 at 4:15PM.

FEC202 Dec 15, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/OwHSujiDlPQ

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

FEC202 Dec 14, 2011

My favorite BigBlue142 with 708 lined out of Gifford and by Caboose Junction as twilight sets in. Rock, IM and racks. EoT past MP216 at 5:52PM. train length 9157

FEC202 Dec 14, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/u6Dj1F4kGuA

FEC101 Dec 14, 2011

ECH waving from the tread of 106, 140 and 715. All running with lots of IM and the private cars on the bottom.Meeting one at Gifford. EoT by MP216 at 5:25PM. train length 10502
FEC202 will be next.

FEC101 Dec 14, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/G35rclVilfE

FEC 141 Dec 14, 2011

Inspection train with Blue432 and FRA car past MP216 at 12:50PM. He's a fast one.

FEC 141 Dec 14, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/5cH7twhg2B8

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

FEC101 Dec 13, 2011

Steve and Tony on 105 and 102 with a blue one427 in tow behind them. Lots of brown guys up and down this train ... tis the season.
EoT by MP216 at 6:16PM running about 45-50mph. train length 9479
cabooses and Brylon who is watching from Sebastian.

FEC101 Dec 13, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/-adYCqGltjs

FEC202 Dec 13, 2011

ECH and Jim on a pair of Yellows this afternoon and it sure is good to see the boys in the sunshine. 715 and 720 leading rock, Swift IM and a string of empties then all those racks on the bottom. 7815 feet at 9960 tons
EoT past MP216 at 4:08PM.

FEC202 Dec 13, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/l85P5BjYeco

FEC Railway 53rd St crossing 12-10-2011.wmv

A look at the under-construction FEC grade crossing of 53rd Street at Gifford North MP223.9 on a rainy December 10, 2011 afternoon.

FEC Railway 53rd St crossing 12-10-2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Afz6pblX360

Monday, December 12, 2011

FEC202 Dec 12, 2011

Steve and Tony getting the high green at Caboose Junction and lined out of the meet at Gifford. 104 and 103 by us in the dark with wells and tables. EoT by MP216 at 6:42PM.

FEC202 Dec 12, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/qHvIDsm0qTc

FEC101 Dec 12, 2011

FEC101 hustling toward the meet in Gifford. Aviation Blvd is blocked by FEC202 and let's hope they can clear up soon. ECH and Jim by us at MP216 with three engines and a long train of pigs and stacks. EoT by MP216 at 6:18PM. train length 11539

FEC101 Dec 12, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ySCdf1qRF84

Sunday, December 11, 2011

FEC101 Dec 11, 2011

Steve and Tony bringing FEC101 past Caboose Junction with power from last night's FEC202. Horn on 100 always sounds fine and 142 is my fave. All IM on this train with lots of FedExpress stuff in there. EoT by MP216 at 7:12PM. - train length 10781

FEC101 Dec 11, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/JPb5UHKtPyc

FEC240 Dec 11, 2011

Power from yesterday's Xmas train being hauled back north on this extra. They've worked FO and are now across the Roseland Trestle on a damp afternoon. Blue418 and 711 and Rudolph714 leading juice and good looking freight with a couple exAmtraks in there. train length 6065
No Defects by MP212.8 at12:27PM.

FEC240 Dec 11, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/1LYSgQHKMBQ

Saturday, December 10, 2011

FEC202 +101 Dec 10, 2011

Wow! A chance to watch 202 with YB100 and BigBlue142 drag to a halt at Micco Road and wait for 101 with engines 104 +103 to storm by. EoT past MP209 at 6:16PM and there is seven minutes worth of auto traffic to clear from this meet.
cabooses, now out to the Marsh.

FEC202 +101 Dec 10, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Af_Wma49B98

FEC202 Dec 10, 2011

The TfT Xmas Train is not the only thing on the rails today, so we'll chase FEC202, too.
202 led by engines 100 +142 with 11,200feet and 101 with 12,200feet so dispatch has Mark drag to Micco to wait in the clear.
Mrs. Caboose heading for Micco Road for the meet. 5:31 PM
Oh Boy!

FEC202 Dec 10, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/6NNH4KEK7fg

FEC143 Dec 10, 2011

ToysForTots Xmas Train

FEC143 Christmas Train visits Fort Pierce during its journey down the East Coast line and we meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.

FEC143 Dec 10, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/3VD8HgV6SAU

Friday, December 9, 2011

FEC101 Dec 9, 2011

Ray giving the roll-by to Mark at Micco. Blue lights in the cab of 105 with a RPB and the 715 trailing hoppers and IM past Caboose Junction. EoT by MP216 at 6:21PM. train length 10233
cabooses waiting for the big show tomorrow!

FEC101 Dec 9, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/RoTrzPlTNX8

FEC202 Dec 9, 2011

High green is on as Willie and Ray head for the meet in Micco on BigBlue141 and 432 with IM and racks past MP216 at 6:03PM. train length 9288.
FEC101 will be next.

FEC202 Dec 9, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ouaEVwDytUw

Thursday, December 8, 2011

FEC101 Dec 8, 2011

Steve and Tony on 104, 103 and 708 after meeting FEC202 at Pineda drifting the speed down to less than 40mph for the curve on the approach to the trestle at 5:48PM. train length 9791
Tonight we are watching from Micco South MP211.

FEC101 Dec 8, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/gfElFC_wUvQ

FEC202 Dec 8, 2011

ECH and Jim hustling for home to start their weekend a bit early today. Grins and waves from 107 and 704 as they hunt up FEC101 above us. 107 and 704, 40 rock and 49 pig's, 89 car's for 9521 feet at 9124 ton's,Signalman Dave joining us at Caboose Junction. No Defects from DD MP212.8 at 4:13PM.

FEC202 Dec 8, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/XPNYwOG-jqs

FEC210 Dec 8, 2011

On a cool morning, 105 and 102 from last night's FEC101 are bringing all IM back past MP216 at 9:01am after swapping in FO.

FEC210 Dec 8, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/fEKlE50s-tY

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

FEC101 Dec 7, 2011

ECH and Jim on 105, 102 and 720 bringing all IM to the south after the meet in Micco. EoT past Caboose Junction at 5:32PM. 59 pig's for 10,100 feet.
cabooses as twilight closes in.

FEC101 Dec 7, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Fs_g8krnXVE

FEC202 Dec 7, 2011

103 and 708 across Old Dixie Hwy with a cyclist too close for comfort. Little of everything on this train meeting one at Micco. EoT past MP216 at 5:15PM. train length 7028.
FEC101 will be next.
cabooses.

FEC202 Dec 7, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/wr8qdw_Fp2g

FEC210 Dec 7, 2011

104 and 141 leading all IM onto the Roseland Trestle at 8:51am after swapping at FO.
FEC DD MP212.8 NO DEFECTS. Picking up at Titusville next.

FEC210 Dec 7, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/cyrw2svXqA8

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

FEC202 Dec 6, 2011

ECH in the near window with a grin and a wave as they pass Caboose Junction heading for the meet with FEC101. Jim drifting the speed down as the bottom passes MP216 at 4:13PM.
102 and 711, 52 rock, 5 small covered hoppers, 17 pigs and 38 autorack's, 112 car's at 8842 feet for 10,000 Ton's.

FEC202 Dec 6, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/-45W5BcDaiI

Monday, December 5, 2011

FEC202 Dec 5, 2011

Great visit with the Cabooses! I enjoy the company and the trains!
OS 202 with 106/140 and the absolutely gorgeous 714, getting ready to leave NSB shortly at 9:14PM.
Rich Clemons

FEC202 Dec 5, 2011

Enjoying a long chat with Rich as we await FEC202 this evening. Darkness falling fast and hard.
Steve and Tony on 106 and BigBlue140 with a long, fast moving train of empty wells and tables past MP216 at 6:48PM.
cabooses and Rich.

FEC202 Dec 5, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/GlfpKd_90zE

FEC101 Dec 5, 2011

Rich Clemons joining us this evening at Caboose Junction.
ECH and Jim heading for the meet in FO on 100 and BigBlue142 dragging all IM through a very light rain shower. EoT past MP216 at 5:41PM. train length 10259.

FEC101 Dec 5, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/IGunv-99iMg


I had a wonderful time at Caboose Junction last night! Here's my 101 video!
Rich Clemons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFw7FRfzWO4

Saturday, December 3, 2011

FEC101 Dec 3, 2011

Willie and Ray happy to see us in the dark on 100 and my favorite 142. Long train of IM hustling to the south after the meet in Micco. EoT by MP216 at 6:14PM. train length 10643
cabooses waiting for Tommy and Brylon who missed their train.

FEC101 Dec 3, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/tLe70WHGPDc

FEC240 Dec 3, 2011

Long rock train behind 106 and 140 with 30 racks on the bottom whining by MP216 at 5:39PM and taking the siding for one at Micco.FEC101 will be next.

FEC240 Dec 3, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Sduv5CHpUAI

FEC202 Dec 3, 2011

Mark and Tug laughing as they sail past Caboose Junction on 103 and 708. This is an unusual train for FEC202 carrying all freight cars of various flavors including two coal cars. No stop for the boys in FO tonight, they are by MP216 at 4:27PM. train length 8177

FEC202 Dec 3, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/gjwlgtWju6Y

FEC210 Dec 3, 2011

Power from last night's train the RedPearlBlues 105+107 leading FEC210 with all IM past MP215 in Sebastian at 8:15am.

FEC210 Dec 3, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/wYu9d7PwsOY

Friday, December 2, 2011

FEC202 Dec 2, 2011

720 and 411 past Caboose Junction MP216 at 6:01PM after meeting one at Gifford. IM and lots of racks. train length 9478. Who is buying all those autos, anyway?

FEC202 Dec 2, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/OGhDt3SEO0E

FEC101 Dec 2, 2011

Two RPBs 105 and 107 leading all IM past MP216 at 5:31PM. Signalman Bo taking a vid with us, we'll see how it turns out. train length 7367.

FEC101 Dec 2, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/y99-p5YF6n0

Thursday, December 1, 2011

FEC101 Dec 1, 2011

Steve and Tony on their way toward weekend passing us in a light rain shower. Signalman Bo joining us for our train. RedPearlBlue104 and BigBlue142 leading all IM on the run past MP216 at 5:39PM. train length 7037.
cabooses and Bo.

FEC101 Dec 1, 2011 vid link:
http://youtu.be/wwnJN_-yG6M

FEC202 Dec 1, 2011

C'est la vie! If you are waiting for info from the Cabeese, we missed our train. Sorry ECH and Jim. The ATCS has been out from Micco to Port Sewell, so Mikey listened to radio for dispatcher to say something in FO. When he finally came on and said something, we assumed ECH was in the yard or just passing through, so we jumped in the car and took off. Got a couple of miles down the highway and heard "hot rail Micco". Turned around and came back home to wait on 101. Will have better luck southbound, but ATCS still out. Back after we see 101.
Later.Anita.