Southernmost Point on the interconnected American passenger rail system. If one were to take a rail only journey in the USA this is as far south you can go via passenger trains.
A Metrorail service speeds over and past traffic northbound. These 30 year old cars among the last built by Budd are due to be replaced by 2016-2018 by replacement stock from AnsaldoBreda.
An MDTA train departs famous Coconut grove heading back to Miami. This route follows the original FEC right of way that once ran to Key West, also running along side US 1.
A four car set of Budd cars heads south after crossing the Miami river. The Metrorail route from downtown south follows the original FEC route to Dadeland South.
A set of old Budd cars rolls across the highest bridge on the MDTA system. These cars were the last rapid transit cars ever built by Budd, will be replaced in the years ahead.
Passing past what would be Miami Central Station. The area to the right now is occupied by Virgin Train USA's massive Miami Central. The Budd cars are being withdrawn.
The FEC Port train is rolling off the restored bridge to the Port of Miami as Miami Dade PD monitors the crossings. The FEC has recently restored service to P of M as part of port improvements
FEC Port Job heads across Port Blvd for the bridge to Dogde Island to work the Port of Miami.
Return to the port! The FEC resumed service to the improved Port of Miami earlier this year, after many years of no trains. The FEC rebuilt the line in 2013-2014.
The FEC resumed service to the Port of Miami in 2015 after years of no trains. The FEC rebuilt the tracks and bridge to the port.
Seaboard Air Line C420 115 is awaiting service at Hialeah diesel shop in Miami, FL. In the background, SAL E7B 3107 is just out of the paint shop.
FEC locos leased by CSX made surplus by purchase of new ES44C4s.
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad E9A type diesel locomotive #9913 on display in Miami, FL. Picture was taken while on a trip from Buffalo to Miami (on the 'Lakeshore Limited' & 'Silver Meteor'... (more)
