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 Movie Train as it is known on the 1230hrs - Train 101. Here we are reversing for the trip back to Tavares.

The Tavares, Eustis & Gulf excursion, running tender first towards Tavares, passes a few locals enjoying a Saturday afternoon horseback ride.

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.

Tavares, Eustis & Gulf's locomotive # 2 has reversed and is returning to Tavares tender first. Seen here crossing CR 448.

Tavares, Eustis & Gulf whistles for the CR448A crossing at Lake Jem as she prepares to stop and run around her train for the return trip to Tavares. This was the first revenue run burning wood.

Maryann captures the moment as Tavares, Eustis & Gulf train # 1 approaches the CR 448 grade crossing in west Lake Jem on a spectacular day. The steam engine is no longer used.

Tavares, Eustis & Gulf makes it's first revenue run as a wood burning locomotive, which is the original design of this Baldwin steamer.