The Veterans unit has been running on Bowden local #905 more often than not since its debut.

If you've ever been zipping up or down I-95 near the Saint Augustine south exit, you've likely caught a glimpse of this spot out the window. This is technically the original FEC mainline that ran... (more)

Honoring Our Veterans FEC 430 arrives at Colfax to switch Hastings Materials as Maryann gets her shots. This is the first livery of it's type on the FEC.

With all the repainting going on right now, #430 is really the pride of the fleet. Hard not to notice the resemblance to the original RailUSA scheme that appears on a few motors with nearby FGAR.... (more)

#430 is easing down across the bridge as, around the corner at Moultrie Junction, they will get on the Wilbur Wright Industrial Lead and take the remnants of the old main line (to Palatka) to serv... (more)

#430 is seen spotting reefers at E&J Gallo Winery off the branch thru the Flagler Center.

#430 is seen with the weekday road switcher departing Bowden Yard. This is its second trip on this job since leaving New Smyrna Beach a couple weeks ago.

On 1/18/2024, FEC unveiled their brand new Veterans paint on #430. This was premiered along with new paint on GEs 816 & 820. The plan is to use this on special moves as often as possible, was ho... (more)

FEC debuted their new Veterans unit during a special ceremony at their New Smyrna Beach Shop. 430 was rebuilt and painted by Progress Rail at their facility in Patterson, GA.

FEC #430 sits on display inside the New Smyrna Beach shops. This engine was first announced before Veterans Day 2023 and was unveiled at an event inside the NSB shops today. FEC Historian Seth Bra... (more)

On 1/18/2024, FEC unveiled their brand new Veterans paint on #430. This was premiered along with new paint on GEs 816 & 820. The plan is to use this on special moves as often as possible, was ho... (more)

FEC 430 on AFW1 takes a cut of ballast cars by the searchlights that once guarded the south end of Micco siding. AFW1 was dropping ballast on the main while work crews were removing the switch for... (more)

Local 905 makes it's way for the branch line. The 430 was one of 2 dynamic brake motors purchased in 1984

FEC 905's power returns light northbound through Bunnel. 414 ran into a little trouble and the 430 was dispatched for the rescue!

FEC 920 departs the Pineda siding after interchanging cars with 915 and working an industry in the siding. Train 920 will head back to Fort Pierce where they will finish their days work. The Pined... (more)