Seminole Gulf 595 sits with a cut of centerbeams facing south in Fort Myers.

Seminole Gulf's Desoto turn rumbles past parallel I-75 as they approach Oil well road en route to Punta Gorda, FL.

Seminole Gulf #595 and #590 lead the northbound Desoto turn crossing the North Fork of Alligator Creek just south of Punta Gorda, FL on a crystal clear afternoon.

Seminole Gulf #595 and #590 lead the northbound Desoto turn crossing the long span across the Caloosahatchee river north of Fort Myers, FL on it's run to Punta Gorda where they will tie down for t... (more)

The daily Fort Myers local shoves back into the yard with two center beam flats from Rosen Materials.

The power for the morning Fort Myers Switcher arrives at Landing View.

The SGLR Fort Myers Switcher finishes work for the day. Their facility at Landing View is a few years old now and serves chiefly as a locomotive base and storage of the dinner train.

The SGLR Fort Myers Switcher returns from switching duties downtown

Seminole Gulf's Fort Myers Switcher prepares to tie up at Landing View after this morning's duties.

SGLR DeSoto Turn making it's way toward Punta Gorda, Florida.

Seminole Gulf's Desoto Turn heading into Punta Gorda. 15 years ago CAT 5 Hurricane Charlie tore this place apart. RP contributor Maryann catches the train with her camera.

The sun came out right at the right time. This was a fun train to chase.

The Desoto Turn heading northward to be positioned for the night crew to take it to Arcadia. It has been close to 30 years since I shot this train right here at this spot.