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Kevin Andrusia's Collection
 
5/3/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Kevin Andrusia
Dates:1/1/2006 - 12/31/2006
Album Info:Variety found in the Sunshine State
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Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Title:  Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Description:  "Railroad Ramblings" Excursion with the ex-California Zephyr dome "Silver Bridle" on its first revenue run, passing the junction of Toronto. Tracks used to cross at grade underneath overpass, but a connection track out of view behind the end of the train now gets trains to Winter Garden.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:27:31 PM
Location:  Toronto, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FWCR 669(GP9) ILRV 8330(GP10)
Views:  578   Comments: 0
Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Title:  Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Description:  "Railroad Ramblings" Excursion is headed northward towards Eustis & is only a couple miles away, about to cross US 441 aka "Orange Blossom Trail". 669 is on the rear in this shot.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:27:31 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FWCR 669(GP9) ILRV 8330(GP10)
Views:  537   Comments: 0
ILRV/NRHS Excursion
Title:  ILRV/NRHS Excursion
Description:  Preparing for a day trip to Mount Dora & Orlando
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:11 PM
Location:  Eustis, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FWCR 669(GP9)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Title:  Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Description:  "Railroad Ramblings" Excursion is swinging into Apopka with ex-CA Zephyr dome "Silver Bridle" on its first revenue run.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:57:22 PM
Location:  Apopka, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FWCR 669(GP9)
Views:  449   Comments: 1
Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Title:  Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Description:  Headed towards Mount Dora for a brief stop before passing back this way to Orlando.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:27:32 PM
Location:  Tavares, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FWCR 669(GP9) ILRV 8330(GP10)
Views:  555   Comments: 0
Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Title:  Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Description:  It is almost impossible to get a perfect shot like this, skirting Lake Dora on the edge of historic Mount Dora. Train is making a rare morning appearance into town coming from Eustis. Trains generally operate from Mount Dora midday headed the other way & are backlit.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:27:32 PM
Location:  Mount Dora, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  ILRV 8330(GP10)
Views:  408   Comments: 1
Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Title:  Inland Lakes/NRHS Special
Description:  Train came down from Eustis & is headed for a brief stop in Mount Dora before continuing to Orlando. Seen here "street running" thru Tavares with ex-CA Zephyr dome Silver Bridle on its first revenue run.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:27:33 PM
Location:  Tavares, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  ILRV 8330(GP10)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
ILRV/NRHS Excursion
Title:  ILRV/NRHS Excursion
Description:  Pulling into the north side of Lake Jem, one of the best shots on the line, for the photo runby.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:16 PM
Location:  Lake Jem, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  ILRV 8330(GP10)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Q258 w/CSXT 7496
Title:  Q258 w/CSXT 7496
Description:  Departing Taft Ramp
Photo Date:  7/3/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:01 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 7496(C40-8) HLCX 8173(SD40-2)
Views:  412   Comments: 0
Q456
Title:  Q456
Description:  It's 1989 all over again. Q456 pulls from Taft just before sunset as it used to do years ago.
Photo Date:  7/3/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:02 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 7897(C40-8W) CSX 7737(C40-8W)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
CSXT 666
Title:  CSXT 666
Description:  I'll spare you any number of obvious nicknames here....leading an empty OUC coal train northbound on the 4th of July.
Photo Date:  7/4/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:27:30 PM
Location:  Maitland, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 666(AC60CW) CSX 594(AC44CW)
Views:  740   Comments: 0
A775 w/CSXT 5503
Title:  A775 w/CSXT 5503
Description:  Northbound in siding at the south end of double track.
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:00 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 5503(B30-7)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
Q456
Title:  Q456
Description:  North end of double track.
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:01 PM
Location:  Winter Park, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 7814(C40-8W) CSX 7897(C40-8W) CSX 5950(B40-8)
Views:  605   Comments: 0
Conrad Yelvington
Title:  Conrad Yelvington
Description:  Two of CY's locomotives parked at the Kaley facility
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:02 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CYDZ 292(RS1) CYDZ 224(S2)
Views:  2795   Comments: 1
Q258 Ahead Of The Rain
Title:  Q258 Ahead Of The Rain
Description:  Q258's summer departure time usually has it running from the typical evening showers. Seen here at Pineloch.
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:10 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FURX 3028(SD40-2) GCFX 3081(SD40-2)
Views:  426   Comments: 1
K969 w/HLCX 6333
Title:  K969 w/HLCX 6333
Description:  Even the paint schemes on leasers are becoming more streamlined...
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:14 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  HLCX 6333(SD40-2) CSX 205(AC44CW)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
Reflections of FCEN 57
Title:  Reflections of FCEN 57
Description:  ...and its sister 55, which has a derailed rear truck. Behind the Frito Lay plant on the Silver Star branch.
Photo Date:  7/9/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 10:27:31 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FCEN 57(GP7) FCEN 55(GP7)
Views:  694   Comments: 0
FMID 65
Title:  FMID 65
Description:  Train has come off the Silver Star branch headed to Modello Yard to assemble cars for the Southbound & Northbound jobs the following day. FWCR 669 is on the other end.
Photo Date:  7/9/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:10 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FMID 65(CF7)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
FCEN First Orlando
Title:  FCEN First Orlando
Description:  Train will assemble here at Modello & head north to Toronto. 669's days were numbered at this point, soon headed to the paint shop.
Photo Date:  7/9/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:11 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FWCR 669(GP9) FMID 65(CF7) FCEN 48(CF7)
Views:  755   Comments: 0
FCEN First Orlando
Title:  FCEN First Orlando
Description:  Train has dropped in Toronto, will head up to Vulcan Road to drop for Southbound, then end up in Plymouth for Northbound.
Photo Date:  7/9/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:12 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FWCR 669(GP9) FMID 65(CF7) FCEN 48(CF7)
Views:  1064   Comments: 0
Q258 w/GCFX 3061
Title:  Q258 w/GCFX 3061
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:13 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  GCFX 3061(SD40-2) CSX 8151(SD40-2)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
Q258 w/CSXT 2514
Title:  Q258 w/CSXT 2514
Description:  A real change of pace from the usual leasers & modern GE's....
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:54:59 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 2514(GP38-2) CSX 2719(GP38-2)
Views:  457   Comments: 1
Q237 w/CEFX 138
Title:  Q237 w/CEFX 138
Description:  First rays of light on this quiet Sunday morning find this unusual visitor (which spends most of its time on CP) leading auto racks across the diamond towards Tampa.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/10/2006 9:25:45 PM
Location:  Plant City, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CEFX 138(SD9043MAC) CSX 8477(SD40-2)
Views:  591   Comments: 1
SGLR Dinner Train
Title:  SGLR Dinner Train
Description:  Seminole Gulf is difficult to photograph north of Ft Myers on account of the heavy trackside vegetation, but enough "sucker holes" exist for some creative shots. On Sunday, the dinner train runs an hour earlier than the rest of the week.
Photo Date:  10/1/2006  Upload Date: 10/10/2006 9:24:26 PM
Location:  North Fort Myers, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  SGLR 501(F9AM)
Views:  1022   Comments: 1
SGLR's ex-B&O/MILW Cab Cars
Title:  SGLR's ex-B&O/MILW Cab Cars
Description:  They've come a long way to run on Seminole Gulf. 502 (ex-LIRR 621 nee-B&O 955A) is assigned to the excursion train & 501 (ex-LIRR 619 nee-MILW 85C) is assigned to the dinner train.
Photo Date:  10/1/2006  Upload Date: 10/10/2006 9:24:51 PM
Location:  Fort Myers, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  SGLR 502(F7A) SGLR 501(F9AM)
Views:  1594   Comments: 0
SGLR DeSoto Turn w/RLCX 8598
Title:  SGLR DeSoto Turn w/RLCX 8598
Description:  In the last week of September, Seminole Gulf took two ex-LMX B39-8 for use on the CSX interchange train to & from Arcadia. Train is 30 minutes into its journey north from Ft Myers here, crossing the Caloosahatchee River.
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/10/2006 9:22:58 PM
Location:  Tice, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  RLCX 8598(B39-8E) SGLR 580(GP9)
Views:  726   Comments: 2
SGLR DeSoto Turn w/RLCX 8598
Title:  SGLR DeSoto Turn w/RLCX 8598
Description:  Seminole Gulf is notoriously overgrown with vegetation north of Ft Myers. One of the few places you can rise above this, and get great light, is at the US 17 overpass. If you want to get a great shot of the DeSoto Turn, this is THE place. Note the "Trailing Service Only-Do Not Occupy" stencil markings on 8598, which is the only engine of the pair online & running.
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/10/2006 9:23:52 PM
Location:  Punta Gorda, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  RLCX 8598(B39-8E) SGLR 580(GP9)
Views:  1125   Comments: 6
SGLR DeSoto Turn w/RLCX 8515
Title:  SGLR DeSoto Turn w/RLCX 8515
Description:  ...or is it safe to say EX-RLCX? All of the leaser markings have been painted over.
Photo Date:  10/11/2006  Upload Date: 12/26/2006 10:12:23 PM
Location:  Punta Gorda, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  RLCX 8515(B39-8E)
Views:  506   Comments: 1
CSXT 2609
Title:  CSXT 2609
Description:  All set to lead Q258...but the crew wasn't havin' it, put that GE thing behind it in the lead instead.
Photo Date:  10/12/2006  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 9:27:39 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 2609(GP38-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
A776
Title:  A776
Description:  Nice assortment of four-axle power always on hand in Taft!
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 9:27:55 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 2713(GP38-2) CSX 2514(GP38-2) CSX 5931(B40-8)
Views:  588   Comments: 0
K803 w/BNSF 6360
Title:  K803 w/BNSF 6360
Description:  Ex-ATSF 5046 leads empty covered hoppers from Chicago to Mulberry, FL. This train & others like it often run with only one motor.
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 12/26/2006 10:12:19 PM
Location:  Coleman, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  BNSF 6360(SD40-2)
Views:  350   Comments: 1
FCRD Eastbound
Title:  FCRD Eastbound
Description:  First Coast is presently originating & terminating their interchange job at Yulee, seen here at sunrise passing the former high/wide detector located half way between Yulee & Amelia River.
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:06 PM
Location:  Lofton, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  YRC 1602(GP16) CIRR 1810(GP10)
Views:  516   Comments: 0
FCRD Eastbound
Title:  FCRD Eastbound
Description:  Approaching Amelia River
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:07 PM
Location:  Fernandina Beach, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  YRC 1602(GP16) CIRR 1810(GP10)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
FCRD Eastbound
Title:  FCRD Eastbound
Description:  The former Yorkrail lettering on 1602 is pretty evident as the train rumbles up to Amelia River.
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:07 PM
Location:  Fernandina Beach, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  YRC 1602(GP16) CIRR 1810(GP10)
Views:  618   Comments: 1
FCRD Eastbound
Title:  FCRD Eastbound
Description:  First Coast's inbound train has just crossed Amelia River & is about to swing into town.
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:08 PM
Location:  Fernandina Beach, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  YRC 1602(GP16) CIRR 1810(GP10)
Views:  417   Comments: 0
FCRD Westbound
Title:  FCRD Westbound
Description:  Locomotives are in notch 8 & less than a mile from the CSXT interchange.
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:09 PM
Location:  Yulee, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CIRR 1810(GP10) YRC 1602(GP16)
Views:  494   Comments: 1
FCRD on Amelia River
Title:  FCRD on Amelia River
Description:  Yes, this is the shot everyone talks about. A crew member drives ahead of the train to swing the bridge into place for rail movement.
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:09 PM
Location:  Fernandina Beach, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CIRR 1810(GP10) YRC 1602(GP16)
Views:  1003   Comments: 0
FCRD Road Train
Title:  FCRD Road Train
Description:  Departing Fernandina Beach westbound.
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/26/2006 10:12:19 PM
Location:  Fernandina Beach, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CIRR 1810(GP10) YRC 1602(GP16)
Views:  553   Comments: 1
FCRD Yard Job
Title:  FCRD Yard Job
Description:  Returning to the yard from the docks.
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:06 PM
Location:  Fernandina Beach, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  SB 31(SW1200)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
Halloween A776
Title:  Halloween A776
Description:  Yard crew used Q255's power as their "costume" for the day. Note the placement of the stripes on 7190's nose.
Photo Date:  10/31/2006  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 9:28:47 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  HLCX 7190(SD40-2) UP 9483(C41-8W)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
Ex-SSW 8322 & ex-SP 8831
Title:  Ex-SSW 8322 & ex-SP 8831
Description:  SP gone? Sure. Forgotten? NEVER! Snoot noses, tunnel & flared motors soldier on...6129 was also GECX 8322 for a spell & 3125 also as SP 7409. Seen here at Kaley Yard from CSXT K969, it also served hot intermodal Q177 for a couple days.
Photo Date:  11/6/2006  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 9:28:18 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  HLCX 6129(SD40T-2) CEFX 3125(SD40M-2)
Views:  823   Comments: 0
FCEN Handles James Strates Carnival Train
Title:  FCEN Handles James Strates Carnival Train
Description:  Flats are headed to Winter Garden for a couple weeks of shows. This is the rear, two GP7 are pulling at the other end.
Photo Date:  11/8/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:04 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FCEN 50(CF7)
Views:  465   Comments: 0
FEC 240/Office Car Special
Title:  FEC 240/Office Car Special
Description:  Northbound at Roseland/Sebastian, about to cross the river. FEC ran this set up & down the line for several days.
Photo Date:  11/10/2006  Upload Date: 11/27/2006 11:33:19 PM
Location:  Roseland, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FEC 713(SD40-2)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
FCEN 60
Title:  FCEN 60
Description:  FCEN's "Northbound" is working at the industrial park in Zellwood with newly-painted GP9 #60.
Photo Date:  11/15/2006  Upload Date: 12/21/2006 11:48:28 PM
Location:  Zellwood, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FCEN 60(GP9)
Views:  632   Comments: 1
FCEN 60
Title:  FCEN 60
Description:  "Northbound" working at Zellwood.
Photo Date:  11/15/2006  Upload Date: 12/21/2006 11:48:30 PM
Location:  Zellwood, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FCEN 60(GP9)
Views:  798   Comments: 1
FCEN 60
Title:  FCEN 60
Description:  Newly-painted GP9 #60 is working on the Silver Star/Park branch (CF7 #48 running with train ahead).
Photo Date:  11/26/2006  Upload Date: 12/21/2006 11:48:29 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FCEN 60(GP9)
Views:  782   Comments: 0
HLCX 6409
Title:  HLCX 6409
Description:  Ex-Trona Railway locomotive for Q258.
Photo Date:  11/26/2006  Upload Date: 12/26/2006 10:12:21 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  HLCX 6409(SD40M-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
FCEN 20th Anniversary Billboard
Title:  FCEN 20th Anniversary Billboard
Description:  This announcement appears on both sides of the billboard at Pinsly's Plymouth offices.
Photo Date:  11/28/2006  Upload Date: 12/21/2006 11:48:30 PM
Location:  Plymouth, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives: 
Views:  190   Comments: 0
FCEN 20th Anniversary Special
Title:  FCEN 20th Anniversary Special
Description:  Southbound thru Zellwood.
Photo Date:  11/28/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:03 PM
Location:  Zellwood, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FCEN 48(CF7) FCEN 60(GP9)
Views:  859   Comments: 1
FCEN 20th Anniversary Special
Title:  FCEN 20th Anniversary Special
Description:  Train is on the hill just north of Plymouth.
Photo Date:  11/28/2006  Upload Date: 12/17/2006 9:55:05 PM
Location:  Plymouth, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  FCEN 60(GP9)
Views:  394   Comments: 0


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