A scene that had changed over the years, Autotrain arrives at Sanford passing through the Sunrail station at Sanford. Look close you can see CSX local in the background.
Yes that is the FEC 2000 leading a mainline freight, first time in maybe 5-6 years since that has happened. The 2000 had some problems which delayed the train into perfect sunlight.
Jackpot! FEC 224 combined with 212 made for an impressive lashup up this morning, completely unexpected. Every EMD model on the FEC is represented here.
Sendoff of the Orange Blossom Cannonball last run on Saturday. Reenactors fired off a salute as the train departed one of the more emotional scenes observed as the clock ran out.