FEC 430, the Honoring our Veterans unit, switches cars at the small Cemex plant in Melbourne, Florida.
The shop crew lifts the body of FEC430 off it's trucks to preform maintenance. Shot on a tour arranged by the Florida East Coast Railway Society. This shop is normally off limits to railfans.
My hunt for FEC 430 has had quite a few blunders. From missing the unit by a matter of minutes, to it not running on the train we wanted it to, and outright getting pulled off the train to make a ... (more)
The blue hour is almost over as FEC 430, which Honors Veterans, idles with other GP40-2s at the diesel service area in Bowden Yard.
The Florida East Coast "Honoring our Veterans" unit, number 430, is one of four different paint schemes seen on GP38-2 and GP40-2 diesel locomotive in Bowden Yard.
Salute to all the Veterans. Thank you for your service!
Salute to all of the Veterans. Thank you for your service!
If you ever spent any time on the FEC discussion groups over the years, you'll remember a fellow named Larry Schott "FEC425", he always ribbed us for spending so much time at "that ... (more)
430 passes St Augustine whilst hauling local 905 to Dorena
After grabbing a bite at The Bantem Chef 905's power runs light back to Dorena.
The FEC 905 takes a break with the crew gone for beans in downtown Bunnell
The FEC Honoring Veterans locomotive is seen leading 905 at Bayard after meeting 107.
The 905 did the New Smyrna Beach haul, after missing it in Bunnell I finally catch up with the Honoring Veterans Unit at Bayard after meeting FEC 107.
430 approaches St Augustine
Lunch Break! The 905 crew has stopped in downtown Bunnell to walk over to the Bantem Chef for beans.
