Last runs of the Orange Blossom Cannonball as the 6 year operation ceased this weekend whilst #2 celebrated 110 years. Rumors of a replacement operation are already flying.

FCEN returns from a storage train move on a route that has no freight customers. This recreated a scene not seen since the 1990's on this line. Today mostly tourist trains run here.

Dean Gordon oils Tavares Eustis & Gulf No. 2 at the depot in Tavares, FL following a day of pulling passengers on the Orange Blossom Cannonball.

This little critter is the back up power for the Cannonball. Today seen resting east of the depot on the soon to be re opened Sorrento Branch.

The first steam train in Winter Garden in 50 plus years, departs Tavares on it's historic journey at 11:05. This view taken from Wooten Park which has been extensively rebuilt.

The first steam powered train to Eustis Florida since the 1950's departs Tavares as Maryann and Julie get their pictures. This was the first of many trips to come using rebuilt tracks in the area.

The first steam powered train to Eustis Florida since the 1950's, prepares to depart the newly rebuilt Tavares depot.

Wood-burning Tavares, Eustis & Gulf 2-6-0 No. 2 temporarily blocks traffic as it traverses the circle near the Orange Blossom Cannonball's depot.

Tavares, Eustis & Gulf 2-6-0 No. 2 poses under a tree filled with Spanish moss in the median running near the Orange Blossom Cannonball's station.

The Orange Blossom Cannonball crosses the Dora Canal shortly after leaving the station in Tavares. The concrete bridge replaces a wood trestle that was here until late 2012 -- the new bridge allow... (more)

The Cannonball sits next to the new Tavares Depot being reconstructed as it once was.

The Cannonball sits next to the new Tavares Depot being reconstructed as it once was. The "new" depot will be just like the old one and will hold a gift shop and ticket office.