Seminole Gulf DeSoto Turn crossing Shell Creek

Seminole Gulf DeSoto Turn at the Atlantic Coast Line Depot in Punta Gorda

A Seminole Gulf northbound rolls under Oil Well Road on the section of the line that parallels I-75. The Florida DOT bridge inventory marker testifies to the line's heritage.

Seminole Gulf northbound at Punta Gorda.

Enroute back to Fort Myers from Arcadia, Seminole Gulfs Desoto Turn is seen crossing Shell Creek which is just north of Punta Gorda along the former Atlantic Coast Line.

593 & 598 run alongside I75 whilst making their way from Arcadia to Fort Myers

Looking like a rain forest setting rather than Florida, the DeSoto Turn passes through Punta Gorda on its way to the CSX interchange in Arcadia, FL. More than a year after Hurricane Charley made l... (more)

Seminole Gulf's Desoto turn crosses Shell Creek just north go Punta Gorda along the former ACL line to Fort Myers.

A pair of 32 year old B39-8E's cross the wooden pile trestle over Alligator Creek. SGLR 594 is former LMX 8587 and I suspect I photographed it many times while on lease to Burlington Northern.

A gorgeous paint scheme, but there is no lucking into this railroad. You have to want it to get it.

The once weekly CSX interchange heads north with 18 cars.

Seminole Gulf #595 and #590 lead the northbound Desoto turn crossing the North Fork of Alligator Creek just south of Punta Gorda, FL on a crystal clear afternoon.

The Seminole Gulf Railway Desoto turn heads toward Punta Gorda, FL as a good ol' summer afternoon thunderstorm chases us northbound.

SGLR DeSoto Turn making it's way toward Punta Gorda, Florida.

Seminole Gulf's Desoto Turn heading into Punta Gorda. 15 years ago CAT 5 Hurricane Charlie tore this place apart. RP contributor Maryann catches the train with her camera.