Amtrak SDP40F #634 was built April 1974 on order #74611. After leaving Amtrak roster, unit became Santa Fe (ATSF) #5261, then BNSF 6971 before being scrapped in 2002

Amtrak SDP40F #634 was built April 1974 on order #74611. After leaving Amtrak roster, unit became Santa Fe (ATSF) #5261, then BNSF 6971 before being scrapped in 2002

After bringing in a hot intermodal, 226s power rests at Bowden Yard. In the following month, Ho-hum GEVOs will be invading the property and it will be harder to find this power leading road train... (more)

An intermodal transfer from CSX rolls long hood forward on FEC rails with the massive Jax Bridge looming in the background.

The High Hood, how locomotives were meant to look, at least for us folks who grew up along the Southern Railway as I did. With only 3 SD40-2's left to convert to the "Admiral Cab" One ... (more)

After dropping off its RoadRailers at the Ramp, the NKP Heritage heads for the shop.

FEC 428 brings a transfer south across the Jax bridge while the CSX corporate offices loom in the background.

FEC special excursion for the FEC society rolls through the shops returning to Bowden.

Back in America now... FEC 426 an old workhorse rests at Bowden Yard.

The FEC Railway society visited Bowden Yard and were treated to a short ride in the Azalea business car. Three round trips were made so everyone had a chance for a ride.

The FEC Railway society visited Bowden Yard and were treated to a short ride in the Azalea business car. The consist was unusual with only the Azalea on hand as the St Aug was sidelined.

A former FEC motor sits quietly on a Sunday afternoon as the sun shines between rain showers. As apparent by the faded paint, 651 has seen a lot of sun!

Today the Florida East Coast Railway Society received a rare opportunity at our convention - to ride in one of the private cars of the FEC, the Azalea. This car is beautiful inside and out.

TTX is rebuilding many of their 48 foot well cars to 40 foot cars at their shops in Jacksonville, FL. Here is a shot I took of an employee welding the ends back to the middle while on a tour of th... (more)