First day of 2026 and I'm already playing a card I didn't expect....the Operation Lifesaver unit making another visit to Taft, but this time it was trailing (in between two other SD70!) and in the... (more)

In its first year of service, Amtrak train 6-11, the northbound South Wind, makes its stop in Orlando, Florida. This train originated in both Miami and Saint Petersburg, with those two tr... (more)

The Floridian, Amtrak 41/CSXT 91, has a matched pair of "Phase 6" Chargers today.

It is a clear, sunny morning as CYDZ 224 is tied down for the weekend at the Conrad Yelvington facility near downtown Orlando, Florida.

Daily Waycross-Taft mixed has a rather interesting set of power today.

CSX 4429 waits for a radio call from the brakeman to push back on a string of cars in the CSX Taft yard in Orlando, Florida.

Conrad Yelvington CYXX 292 sits in the early morning sun in Orlando, Florida.

CSX 6517 and CSX 4047 idle the morning away as CSX 4429 shoves cars back into the small CSX Taft yard in Orlando, Florida.

One of the best places to watch Brightline at speed is Innovation Way. At this time, they had started to 6 cars

CSX's special "One CSX" unit brings E041 up the old Atlantic Coast Line mainline through downtown Orlando. Catching any freight on the Central Florida Rail Corridor is a treat!

I spent a great deal of time documenting 4720 this year only to have it run thru my backyard a few times in September. This is empty Orlando Utilities coal heading back to Indiana for more black ... (more)

The Friday and Saturday 732 is boarding. Soon we would be bound for Miami!

Sunrail's "Florida250" set is heading to Poinciana. This was once a great sweeping curve shot. Trespassing and parking too close to tracks forced their hands.

“Sunrail Celebrates America’s 250” In preparation for America’s 250th anniversary next year, Sunrail is running a special train with a red, white, and blue wrap. This train was formally... (more)

A northbound Sunrail passes CSX L722 as it heads into Sand Lake Road station.