The view from the cab of one of the very few wood burners left in the USA. You can see the mix of 100 year old technology vs new technology. Taken with permission.

TEG # 2 shoves train 101 towards Elsworth Junction passing through an area that has been rebuilt, new track, new fence and flowers.

With the train in position for boarding, Engineer Thomas East climbs out of the cab to prepare # 2 for departure. Due to tight schedules outbound trips were being shoved and return pulled allowing... (more)

Christmas! Florida Style On this 74 degree morning, Engineer Thomas East slowly backs the train into position for the 1130hrs departure of TEG train 101.

The Orange Blossom Cannonball departs from Tavares, FL on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for an enjoyable two hour trip through the Florida countryside. The train is pulled by a 2-6-0 Mogul and is... (more)

The Orange Blossom Cannonball crosses a small trestle over Lake Dora, shortly after departing the station.

Christmas, Florida Style on this 80 degree day...Tavares, Eustis & Gulf Locomotive # 2 steams into the Tavares Depot with RERX Train 101 a round trip to Lake Jem and return. The train has ... (more)

The 3:30pm Tavares, Eustis, and Gulf excursion passes by Al's Dockside Barbeque, where two jolly railfans enjoyed lunch and the lakeside scenery while waiting on the train.

TE&G Santa Train passing the old Tavares Depot.

After what was billed as the last run as an oil burner, the 1907 Baldwin will be converted back to a wood burner.

After arriving at the "Gunfight," I hop off my engine to grab this quick photo. Passengers are being treated to the "Gunfight at the OK Corral," one of the many popular special excursion trains ... (more)

Florida Central motors lead 87 or so cars in what I understand is the last storage move off the system. Thanks KDA for the heads up.

A rare move on the Florida Central. The remaining CSX cars are pulled from storage and brought south through an old junction. Thank You KDA for the heads up.

The 1600hrs excurise comes to a stop at the reverse point. Now "herbie" the 44 tonner will pull the consist back from the old orange grove.