The "250" as we're now calling it shorthand makes a northbound run to DeLand. Each side of the coaches is a little different than the other.

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.

Florida tops many lists, for many reasons, and now they can say they were one of the first states to have a "250" themed locomotive/train in regular operation ahead of America's 250th. ... (more)

This odd setup is for a loaded rail train that ran from Sanford down to Poinciana over two days. The 104 is facing south, that's odd enough, but is only onhand to provide PTC for the two FCEN Gee... (more)

Loaded welded rail train for CFRC is being unloaded under contract with FCEN. They are providing the train crew and power, #104 is technically just along for the ride, providing PTC. The past fe... (more)

A lot to take in here. Foreground, of course, is a SunRail scoot....but in the background, on the Aloma Spur...no less than four Amtrak motors plus the L717 local which had just pulled up to tie ... (more)

A CFRC rail train rolls south on the #2 track with a pair of their motors back-to-back for the first time.

High waters on the St. John's River and Lake Monroe made for some interesting times on the railroad here. You can just barely make out the high water marking....as of October 17, the level is dro... (more)

Hurricane Ian might not have impacted Central Florida the way it did Southwest Florida, but the influx of water is staggering. The St. John's River is overflowing and this bridge cannot withstand ... (more)

Five trainsets are moving from the SunRail facility in old Rand Yard to the Amtrak wash rack along CSXT's Aloma Branch. This used to take place every Saturday morning before service extended to P... (more)

In some markets, this is what a typical commuter train would look like. Here? Five trainsets are moving from the SunRail facility in old Rand Yard to the Amtrak wash rack along CSXT's Aloma Bran... (more)

For the holidays, CFRC has decorated its trains with antlers....on both the nose of loco & logo on side of coaches.

VRE 325 arriving at Manassas Airport/Broad Run Station with NS211 in the distance playing chase.

An afternoon Metrolink service (last one for the day) has been to Oceanside and is seen here returning to Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal.

Virginia Rail Express is a commuter railroad that serves towns outside of Washington D.C. In this shot, V66 leads a string of cars into Fredericksburg, VA and towards Richmond, VA.