Caboose Junction Dec 10, 2016

Caboose Junction Dec 10, 2016
photo by Rich Clemons

FEC202 Dec 31, 2016

LNG808,303,806 with a heavy train heading to meet FEC101 at Palm Bay.
EoT past MP236 at 4:21PM.

FEC202 Dec 31, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/ZIwMQCNVfHs

FEC210 Dec 31, 2016

816,823 after the swap with FEC109 at FO. They will be delayed as they are walked
over a broken rail at MP192 on this chilly cool New Years Eve morning.
EoT past MP236 at 7:36am.

FEC210 Dec 31, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/3jrobsnrmpE

FEC202 Dec 30, 2016

202 by mp236 at 5:28 with 814 & 822. String of Herzog gons, 6 rock and four tubs, IM, racks with 2 Ferromex red stripes, a BNSF pumpkin, 3 Jumbos and freight on the bottom.
Meeting 101 in Palm Bay.
Anita and Caboose

FEC202 Dec 30, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/ZQUw2Qnz9EM

FEC920 Dec 30, 2016

418 taking twenty-eight loads on the Pineda Turn.
EoT past MP236 at 7:48am.

FEC920 Dec 30, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/OMTAyFVxDTg

FEC101 Dec 29, 2016

814,822 with all IM at the last light tonight.
EoT past MP236 at 5:52PM.

FEC101 Dec 29, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/8GReUuklylc

FEC920 Dec 29, 2016

428LHF with half a dozen empties and a ProCor tanker from Port Sewall heading to
Gifford to do some of tomorrow's work today.
EoT past MP236 at 9:52am.

FEC920 Dec 29, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/ykbTzX0-dLg

FEC109 Dec 29, 2016

LNG804,300,805 heading into FO to set out.
EoT past MP236 at 7:33am.

FEC109 Dec 29, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/rxfjHyGm-UU

FEC101 Dec 28, 2016

101 by mp236 at 5:43 with 807, 304 & 3000. Salutes big time from the crew with lights from the cab and waves out the window to my sparklers. All IM with a MC Squared, an Ashley, a KLLM, a Cronos, UPS and Mr Hertwig blue containers nice block.
Anita and Caboose

FEC101 Dec 28, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/sYYQkUJsqjU

FEC202 Dec 28, 2016

202 by mp236 at 4:31 with 815 & 810. Nice salutes from the crew to my sparklers.
Rock and NSB set out up front, IM, 1 lonely rack, long string of tanks and bulk head acting as caboose.
Meeting 101 at Micco.
Anita and Caboose

FEC202 Dec 28, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/VBIlNzgglEI

FEC920S Dec 28, 2016

428 with thirty-four empty hoppers and those five emptied dumpers heading for home.
EoT past MP236 at 3:41PM.

FEC920S Dec 28, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/NPoud98fH-o

FEC920 Dec 28, 2016

428LHF with five dumpers and about 33 loads on the Pineda Turn.
EoT past MP236 at 7:57am.

FEC920 Dec 28, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/pmE6FYskGMY

FEC202 Dec 27, 2016

814,822,432 coming off the siding at FO with IM, racks and a tank carrying the marker.
EoT past MP236 at 5:43PM.

FEC202 Dec 27, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/9NVk3jWK7wc

FEC101 Dec 27, 2016

815,810,418 on the gallop toward the meet with FEC202 at FO.
EoT past MP236 at 5:23PM.

FEC101 Dec 27, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/Qdea8f2GOxM

FEC101 Dec 26, 2016

LNG807,304,3000 being helped across Rouse Av crossing by the signalman.
EoT past MP236 at 5:44PM.

FEC101 Dec 26, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/_fDbdF5gd-c

FEC912 Dec 26, 2016

441 with about thirty loads heading into Micco siding to meet FEC101.
EoT past MP236 at 4:31PM.

FEC912 Dec 26, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/F0yxw3g0Qag

FEC141 Dec 26, 2016

141 by mp236 at 11:31 with 816 & 823. Nice salute from the crew with a tank train of 75, some empties and 6 IM for FO set out.
Thanks to BP for the alert.
Anita and Caboose

FEC141 Dec 26, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/XbI93mfuuzY

Holiday Train Annullments

These trains are annulled on Christmas and New Years Holidays.
 Sat. Dec 24 & Dec. 31- 121,226, work train 262.
All locals EXCEPT-  906,965,903,912
 Sun. Dec.25 & Jan. 1 - All Trains. All locals.
 Mon. Dec. 26, Jan. 2 - 335,336, 127, work train 262.
Locals working- 905,910.
 --
 David (ECH)

FEC101 Dec 23, 2016

101 by mp236 at 7:16 with 819  & 818 and my sparklers lighting up the tracks. Hot train of UPS and short non-descript rest of consist.
Anita and Caboose

FEC202 Dec 23, 2016

202 by mp236 at 5:27 with LNG809, 302 & 812. Salutes from the crew to my sparklers. Bunch of Herzog rock up front, mix of rock and tubs for a long string, 6 IM,  5 racks, scrap iron, a couple empty gons, 2 rock, tanks, a center beam and box car on the bottom. Meeting 101 in Palm Bay.
Santa showed up early in the form of ECH for a surprise visit this afternoon. What fun and already enjoying vacation.
Anita and Caboose

FEC202 Dec 23, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/AAK2E7uI_gM

FEC101 Dec 22, 2016

LNG809,302,812 hurrying this train toward holiday weekend after meeting FEC202 at Bougard.
EoT past MP236 at 5:05PM.

FEC101 Dec 22, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/Z7kqK5uYjBU

FEC109 Dec 22, 2016

821,817 heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 8:21am.

FEC109 Dec 22, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/3GJvHcGa7Go

FEC101 Dec 21, 2016

819,818 with the hot train at dusk.
EoT past MP236 at 5:46PM.

FEC101 Dec 21, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/wmb2Fu0NcEw

FEC202 Dec 21, 2016

LNG812,302,810 out of FO and to the meet with FEC101 at Bougard.
EoT past MP236 at 5:12PM.

FEC202 Dec 21, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/W4542vIBAO4

FEC920 Dec 21, 2016

419LHF with two lumber beams and 30 loads on the Pineda Turn.
EoT past MP236 at 7:59am.

FEC920 Dec 21, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/0MGVtKGYoh4

FEC109 Dec 21, 2016

Steve on 823,815 heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 7:07am.

FEC109 Dec 21, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/yifodcNo-vg

FEC202 Dec 20, 2016

ECH waving white to me out the near window of 819,818 with rock, IM and half a dozen racks, close to 9000ft. New Smyrna rock set out on the head end.
EoT past MP236 at 5:34PM.

FEC202 Dec 20, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/bqDUZb2lKl0

FEC109 Dec 20, 2016

809,807 heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 8:23am.

FEC109 Dec 20, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/zg0Txg7Orjw

FEC101 Dec 19, 2016

819,818 with 49 IM, 8268 feet, 360 axles, 6275 tons.
EoT past MP236 at 5:42PM.

FEC101 Dec 19, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/vPwiZmfKxh8

FEC141 Dec 19, 2016

419 and 441 back-to-back with the Fort Pierce traffic heading for the north crossover and the one rail to destinate.
EoT past MP236 at 9:55am.

FEC141 Dec 19, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/Vw8JOhxsZR0

FEC920 Dec 19, 2016

422LHF with about three dozen loads on the Pineda Turn.
EoT past MP236 at 7:19am.

FEC920 Dec 19, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/-KFAV7k0M0g

FEC127 Dec 19, 2016

814,822 taking Hialeah and Fort Lauderdale traffic south in the early morning fog. No stop in Fort Pierce today.
EoT past MP236 at 6:59am.

FEC127 Dec 19, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/m3yWaibBoUY

FEC101 Dec 18, 2016

823, 800, 716 with 44 IM and 1 auto on the rear, 45 cars, 8112ft, 5755 tons, 350 axles.
EoT past MP236 at 6:32PM.

FEC226 Dec 18, 2016

819, 818 with three racks at the rear end. Relief crew will meet them at Palm Bay.
EoT past MP236 at 10:07am.

FEC226 Dec 18, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/t6B23r3oPN8

FEC222 Dec 18, 2016

814, 822 with the very late running train.
EoT past MP236 at 9:08am.

FEC222 Dec 18, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/Kmpyk97vEDI

FEC109 Dec 16, 2016

LNG805,304,3000 heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 8:44am

FEC109 Dec 16, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/cXMglrLLwTU

FEC920 Dec 16, 2016

441LHF with about three dozen loads on the Pineda Turn.
EoT past MP236 at 7:45am.

FEC920 Dec 16, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/IlfOFmN067s

FEC101 Dec 15, 2016

101 by mp236 at 5:25 with 819 & 818. Tommy and Jay saluting away to my sparklers on this windy cooler evening. Hot train of IM with UPS, 2 SAIA, 2 short shirt Dana tanks, a Michaels, Ravens and FEC blue containers.
Anita and Caboose

FEC101 Dec 15, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/bXBp01lVFmU

FEC202 Dec 15, 2016

LNG811,300,800 heading into Bougard to meet FEC101.
EoT past MP236 at 4:33PM.

FEC202 Dec 15, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/mWhp27BGjQg

FEC920 Dec 15, 2016

422 heading back to FO with the empties.
EoT past MP236 at 3:31PM.

FEC920 Dec 15, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/I2EdJW7gqlE

FEC109 Dec 15, 2016

LNG810,302,812 heading into FO in the fog.
EoT past MP236 at 8:08am.

FEC109 Dec 15, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/h2mmLCB0xII

FEC210 Dec 15, 2016

LNG805,304,3000 with a tank train ahead of the IM.
EoT past MP236 at 6:52am.

FEC210 Dec 15, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/jdJVm24NJis

FEC101 Dec 14, 2016

811,300,800 with the evening train as dusk settles in..
EoT past MP236 at 5:37PM.

FEC101 Dec 14, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/XXwIwIrpydc

FEC920S Dec 14, 2016

412 with about 40 empties and that dumper carrying the marker.
EoT past MP236 at 5:04PM.

FEC920S Dec 14, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/ZKwRzyBpnBA

FEC202 Dec 14, 2016

202 by mp236 at 4:37 with 818 & 803.  Tommy and Jay saluting as I just pulled in the drive and jumped out of the car. No sparklers, but waved my cane. Rock up front, fair amount of IM and.a very long string of racks on the bottom with two jumbos and four BNSF pumpkins.
Meeting 920 at Gifford and 101 at Micco.
Anita and Caboose

FEC202 Dec 14, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/bQyXsGcRjJY

FEC920 Dec 14, 2016

412LHF with a dumper ahead of the loads.
EoT past MP236 at 7:49am.

FEC920 Dec 14, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/MIDgIYaikbo

FEC210 Dec 14, 2016

814,433 after waiting on the main at FO for FEC109.
EoT past MP236 at 7:27am.

FEC210 Dec 14, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/_ZH0t0OnPpU

FEC109 Dec 14, 2016

LNG805,304,3000 from the front door in the early morning light.
EoT past MP236 at 6:56am.

FEC109 Dec 14, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/Avw82iqgGLc

FEC202 Dec 13, 2016

LNG811,300,800 with rock, IM, racks and two beams after a stop in FO.
EoT past MP236 at 7:46PM.

FEC101 Dec 13, 2016

Tommy waving to Anita from 818,803 with all IM heading to the meet with FEC202 at Port Sewall.
EoT past MP236 at 5:26PM.

FEC101 Dec 13, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/WiSgPoxjtCU

FEC202 Dec 12, 2016

LNG803, tender 302 and GE 3000. Big pick up at FO on the head end.
EoT past MP236 at 7:59PM.

FEC101 Dec 12, 2016

LNG811, tender 300,  800 with over 10,000 ft of IM.
EoT past MP236 at 6:25PM.

FEC920S Dec 12, 2016

412 with an even two dozen empties going back to FO.
EoT past MP236 at 2:55PM.

FEC920S Dec 12, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/hRuPHhQGZ-k

FEC920 Dec 12, 2016

412LHF with about four dozen loads going to work on a Monday morning.
EoT past MP236 at 8:02am.

FEC920 Dec 12, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/0orUncCqxwU

FEC127 Dec 12, 2016

LNG808,303,806 with a long set out for FO on the rear as day breaks over the junction.
EoT past MP236 at 6:58am.

FEC127 Dec 12, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/2AMF8LeTkh4

FEC101 Dec 11, 2016

LNG803,302,GE3000 with all IM. Long train with12and a half thousand feet, 532 axles.
EoT past MP236 at 7:39PM.

FEC202 Dec 11, 2016

LNG 811, 300(with red flashing), 800, 805LHF with all IM heading into Bougard to swap with FEC101.
EoT past MP236 at 6:43PM.

FEC101 Dec 10, 2016

101 by mp236 at 7:59 with 811, LNG tender, 812, 412 & 422 lhf, we think in the dark. A 
very long train of IM with many Ravens, Interstate, UPS and nice salutes from the crew
to our lights from the porch.
Great ending to a fun filled day of trains, with our special Mr Hertwig Toys for Tots
stopping in FO and making so many children happy!! Thanks Mr Hertwig, you are one in a
million. We appreciate you from the little ones to the big kids!
Anita and Caboose

FEC202 Dec 10, 2016

202 by mp236 at 6:44 with 823, 806 & 501. Lots of rock, some freight, long string of
tanks and more freight on the bottom.
Anita and Caboose

FECBIZ Dec 10, 2016

805 and Pink Lady425 with the fabulous Santa Train wow the crowd gathered at
Orange Av for the forty-one minute long Fort Pierce stop of BIZ10.
EoT past MP241 at 2:07PM.

FECBIZ Dec 10, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/B5UKY3Uro1Y

FEC109 Dec 10, 2016

809 and 703,716 back-to-back after the swap at Micco with FEC210. Billboard in there.
EoT past MP236 at 8:49am.

FEC109 Dec 10, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/KI7z4DwJKZA

FEC101 Dec 9, 2016

813,821 with IM and about a mile of balancing bare tables on the rear end.
EoT past MP236 at 7:02PM.
cabooseMikey and Anita

FEC202 Dec 9, 2016

202 by mp236 at 5:53 with 803, 302 & 3000. Lots of rock up front, IM with a pair of Matson, dab of freight and racks on the bottom. Meeting 101 in Micco.
Anita and Caboose

FEC920 Dec 9, 2016

433 with a dumper and about two dozen loads past my front door.
EoT past MP236 at 9:01am.

FEC920 Dec 9, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/SghU4cqfO4k

FEC109 Dec 9, 2016

816,823 heading into FO on a damp morning.
EoT past MP236 at 8:15am.

FEC109 Dec 9, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/CnMIAnAPa0w

FEC202 Dec 8, 2016

ECH and Jim today, LNG 808,303, 809 and 820LHF with rock and IM. Wall of CSX double stacks on the rear end.
EoT past MP236 at 5:16PM.

FEC202 Dec 8, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/omuH4sUGB6E

FEC920 Dec 8, 2016

422LHF with the 15 cars it picked up in Gifford and the two tankers and 6 empties from Port Sewall is now heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 1:53PM.

FEC920 Dec 8, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/nXyspgHIvkY

FEC109 Dec 8, 2016

806,716 with a long train heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 8:18am.

FEC109 Dec 8, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/jrHxX6cCwPk

FEC202 Dec 7, 2016

811,805 with the afternoon train after a slow order from Foreman Mr. Hill's gang now on the Indrio Team for their weekend.
EoT past MP236 at 5:04PM.

FEC202 Dec 7, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/j9uz-pWHC-k

FEC920 Dec 7, 2016

433 passing the work gang and heading to Winter Beach.
EoT past MP236 at 8:34am.

FEC920 Dec 7, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/3dfEuZOKhLk

FEC109 Dec 7, 2016

816,823 passing the work gang and heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 7:46am.

FEC109 Dec 7, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/_nBrOCfmQJc

FEC210 Dec 7, 2016

806,716 with freight and tanks ahead of the IM.
EoT past MP236 at 7:03am.

FEC210 Dec 7, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/W6SlNcf6O2Q

FEC202 Dec 6, 2016

820,819 with the evening train in the dampness heading into Bougard for the meet with FEC101. Two box cars all the way on the rear end carrying the marker.
EoT past MP236 at 5:11PM.

FEC202 Dec 6, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/S34N3wqKLLU

FEC903S Dec 6, 2016

433LHF with the empties from Gifford heading for FO.
EoT past MP236 at 4:27PM.

FEC903S Dec 6, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/Jf7fJukSGjk

FEC903 Dec 6, 2016

433 light engine move taking permission to pass the work zone and head to Gifford.
EoT past MP236 at 3:10PM.

FEC903 Dec 6, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/swmtevKvdzk

FECWork Gang Dec 6, 2016

Foreman Mr. Collins allows both work crews onto the main track after FEC109 has safely cleared.
EoT past MP236 at 9:10am.

FECWork Gang Dec 6, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/yDD0H2w2J70

FEC109 Dec 6, 2016

806,441 taking permission to pass the work zone and head into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 9:01am.

FEC109 Dec 6, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/NgHlFNhEqXQ

FEC210 Dec 6, 2016

816,823 with racks, freight and lots of IM making its way past the work gangs tied up on the Indrio Team.
EoT past MP236 at 7:02am.

FEC210 Dec 6, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/fFW-A0guF0M

FEC Tie Gang and Surfacing Crew Dec 5, 2016

Two work crews leave the Indrio Team after FEC920 safely passes.
EoT past MP236 at 2:30PM.

FEC920S Dec 5, 2016

428LHF with 19 empties heading for FO.
EoT past MP236 at 2:27PM.

FEC920S Dec 5, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/UJXZSJpzFPI

FEC920 Dec 5, 2016

428 passing Foreman Mr. Hill's work gang on the Indrio Team.
EoT past MP236 at 8:27am.

FEC920 Dec 5, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/ziT_mcKmjsE

FEC127 Dec 5, 2016

LNG803,302,3000 passing Foreman Mr. Hill's work gang and heading into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 7:37am.

FEC127 Dec 5, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/kfUGWh7u0b8

Tie Crane Dec 4, 2016

The tie crane off loads new concrete ties along the main line at the Indrio Team track at 11:53am.

Tie Crane Dec 4, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/AJ8q1QhNo_s

Surfacing Gang Dec 4, 2016

The big tamper and the spreader move off the Indrio Team and head to work at 7:50am.

Surfacing Gang Dec 4, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/sx8b6sv6FqY

FEC101 Dec 3, 2016

Burning LNG as they go by with 808,LNG tender, 809 in the darkness with stacks, double stacks and pigs. Three Tilex tankers on the rear end for the set out after meeting FEC202 at Bougard.
EoT past MP236 at 7:55PM.

FEC202 Dec 3, 2016

811,805 with everything they should have - rock,IM,racks and freight cars in the darkness.
EoT past MP236 at 7:03PM.

FEC109 Dec 3, 2016

709,714 with stacks and racks ahead of the freight cars. This crew has already
swapped with FEC210 at Micco and now heading into FO to drop off all those
Tropicanas.
EoT past MP236 at 8:34am.

FEC109 Dec 3, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/BCRXw7xDwQM

FEC210 Dec 3, 2016

816,823 with racks and IM following closely behind FEC336 in the early morning light.
EoT past MP236 at 6:45am.

FEC210 Dec 3, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/fkUrn1jWsYM

FEC920S Dec 2, 2016

428LHF with about 30 cars returning to FO.
EoT past MP236 at 12:41PM.

FEC920S Dec 2, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/VMQPcJZ0JTw

FEC920 Dec 2, 2016

428 with about 20 cars riding the blocks of FEC210 from Fort Pierce to Gifford.
EoT past MP236 at 7:35am.

FEC920 Dec 2, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/7oBafL9XIAc

FEC210 Dec 2, 2016

714,709 with freight and IM.
EoT past MP236 at 7:25am.

FEC210 Dec 2, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/HLSNAT0XnjI

FEC109 Dec 2, 2016

816,823,Pink Lady436LHF heading into FO to meet FEC210 in the early morning light.
EoT past MP236 at 6:46am.

FEC109 Dec 2, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/QlLDemDl6C0

FEC202 Dec 1, 2016

818,800 heading for their weekend.
EoT past MP236 at 5:32PM.

FEC202 Dec 1, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/sZbt5s-0R1o

FEC101 Dec 1, 2016

821,819 running hard to the south to meet FEC202 at FO.
EoT past MP236 at 5:10PM.

FEC101 Dec 1, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/i-km8SdcgkI

FEC109 Dec 1, 2016

711,710,426 passing the track equipment on the way into FO.
EoT past MP236 at 8:16am.

FEC109 Dec 1, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/e1fgDvyE0OE

FEC336 Dec 1, 2016

822,432 with the rock job in the early morning fog cover.
EoT past MP236 at 7:19am.

FEC336 Dec 1, 2016 vid link:
https://youtu.be/rSidj1sP_04