FRR-TFC rail tour

Friday December 27, 2013.

Joined by Chuck Higdon, Kathy and Janet for 6 hour tour of the ancient FRR. My pleasure to escort them to FEC's Vero depot, Main Street, MP215, Sebastian trestle, Rails-to-Trails, Kitching Switch, Marsh Landing, Fellsmere depot area, Park Lateral, Demonstration Farm and flow-well #4.

Wow! Great fun for all.

Anita's rail watch 12-30-2013

Caboose down @ Poor Boys RR in FO, I just spent a week in Stuart to see my mother & brother for xmas, and amazingly doing well enough to drive myself to mp216 and watch 101 and 202!! 

ECH and Jim first on 101 with 105, 715 and 427 with LOTS of toots, horns and waves as my sparklers were lighting up the evening sky.  MTG showed up long after they went by and never got out of vehicle, but decided to head north as it was going to be a long wait for 202.  I almost gave up, as no atcs with me, green came on almost 45 mins or more before they showed up.  Too dark for me to see the engines, but could see rock., Walmart and racks.  Guess they had to stop nin FO for pick up.  No problem to wait, as playing with my new Samsung Galaxy S3 smart phone to try and make myself smarter!  Good luck.  Had fantastic toots from 202, as think they really enjoyed the sparklers.  If memory serves me correct, eot for 101 @5:25 and 202 @ 7:32. 

Off to dinner @ Marsh Landing and some good grub to finish a great evening.  Bob Harris, hope you are reading this to see how well all is doing for me after hip replacement.  Thinking of you.

Happy Rails and New Year to all!

Anita caboose

POOR BOYS RR

cabooseMikey conducting each evening 7-9 PM and New Year's Day 1-4PM.











Casey French photos
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POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 1 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/5hdFB_I6V2A
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 2 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/4Mo97vKKFQ8
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 3 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/1sMg4WNuBSA
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 4 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/A_aSrecBK4A
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 5 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/WFsyHFePiuU
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 6 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/r2j-tcp8-_Q
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 7 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/xRswK98VdwM
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 8 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/jBy16pMnR_o
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 9 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/5yvH0tHSnUw
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 10 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/RShaoubDRt8
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 11 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/KsTeuodkMRs
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 12 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/0Se54qJmo_M
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 13 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/oOmh6z6oMcE
POOR BOYS RR Holiday Exhibit Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2014 part 14 vid link:
                                                                        http://youtu.be/lxXVA0Dyuv4
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FRR-TFC historical presentation

FRR-TFC historical presentation at a breakfast meeting of U.S. Naval Retired Assn. 8:30-11:00am at Marsh Landing Restaurant on Broadway in Fellsmere. Slide show and lecture to 56 attendees.

FEC202 Dec 20, 2013

Ray and Leonard on 105 and 140 in the dark. 12 thousand with no rock!
EoT past MP216 at 6:21PM.

FEC101 Dec 20, 2013

Anita sparkling to FEC101 with 106, 142, 414 leading 12 thousand toward Gifford to meet FEC202.
EoT past MP216 at 5:43PM.

FEC101 Dec 20, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/5xUuZp9PrCA

FEC109 Dec 19, 2013

FEC109 led by 702 and 418LHF with all auto racks is across the Roseland Trestle.
EoT past MP212.8 at 10:29am.

FEC109 Dec 19, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/BZOw_yMaHxw

FEC101 Dec 18, 2013

ECH bobbing blue light off 100, 711, 433LHF.
EoT past MP216 at 6:05PM.

FEC101 Dec 18, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/tJymI3g35AU

FEC202 Dec 18, 2013

Mr.Tony with a huge smile as they sail past on 714, 710, 715 with the afternoon train. They will meet FEC101 at Micco.
EoT past MP216 at 5:39PM.

FEC202 Dec 18, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/KbM0dkqfr_Y

FEC202 Dec 14, 2013

Mark on 105, 140, 433 with the evening train rolling past us in the dark toward Micco for the meet with FEC101.
EoT past MP216 at 5:29PM.

FEC141 Dec 14, 2013

FEC141 SANTA TRAIN extra at Fort Pierce at 1PM on Saturday Dec 14, 2013. Raw vid links below.

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834  FEC141 Dec 14, 2013  SANTA TRAIN part 1 vid link:
          http://youtu.be/hWbGqwxc5qE
835  FEC141 Dec 14, 2013  SANTA TRAIN part 2 vid link:
          http://youtu.be/NMVJkjXLdLc
840  FEC141 Dec 14, 2013  SANTA TRAIN part 3 vid link:
          http://youtu.be/-scRiVPeL3U
841  FEC141 Dec 14, 2013  SANTA TRAIN part 4 vid link:
          http://youtu.be/Ls-dy0Jkf7Q
842  FEC141 Dec 14, 2013  SANTA TRAIN part 5 vid link:
          http://youtu.be/fpgEfdviA44
843  FEC141 Dec 14, 2013  SANTA TRAIN part 6 vid link:
          http://youtu.be/PGuY4SA9nAU
844  FEC141 Dec 14, 2013  SANTA TRAIN part 7 vid link:
          http://youtu.be/0VP-SNmiyFA
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FEC101 Dec 13, 2013

Waiting the hour for Mark, Mizz Caboose is delighted to see him.  103, 719, 415LHF in the
dark.
EoT past MP216 at 6:40PM.

FEC202 Dec13, 2013

Ray with a salute to Mizz Caboose from 714, 702, 429 and the evening train. They will be
meeting Mark at Palm Bay.
EoT past MP216 at 5:45PM.

FEC202 Dec13, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/VPjiIDdNvDg

FEC202 Dec 12, 2013

Jim and the ECH in the dark heading for weekend on 104,141 with the FO pick-up on top. Strange blocking on this train, looks like an overflow. Neat tanks on the rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 6:23PM.

FEC101 Dec 12, 2013

107, 106, 431 with a long train of IM heading to Gifford to meet FEC202 as dusk falls upon us.
EoT past MP216 at 5:51PM.

FEC101 Dec 12, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ErnMySRRxmg

FEC101 Dec 11, 2013

ECH and Jim as night falls over the junction. 717, 719, 415LHF with IM heading to Rio to meet
FEC202. One billboard with a great message, too.
EoT past MP216 at 5:44PM.

FEC101 Dec 11, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/BWBAy_wXGdA

FEC202 Dec 10, 2013

ECH in the near window of 104 and 141 with rock, IM and racks as twi-light falls over the
junction.
EoT past MP216 at 5:47PM.

FEC202 Dec 10, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/2GYV9BiABQk

FEC101 Dec 10, 2013

Wally and Tony on three smokers 713, 720, 715 with racks and IM heading to Gifford to meet
FEC202.
EoT past MP216 at 5:17PM.

FEC101 Dec 10, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/tTArJmPaEy4

FEC101 Dec 9, 2013

Jim with a big wave and ECH beaming to Miss Anita from the second unit.  100, 714, 702 with
racks and IM. A stubby little Cronos tank and an Ashley in there, too.
EoT past MP216 at 5:27PM.

FEC101 Dec 9, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/rXZpnpXbrTE

FEC101 + 202 Dec 8, 2013

FEC101 Dec 8, 2013 has ECH and Tommy heading to Holly Street on 106, 703, 720 to swap
with FEC202 at 7:02PM.
Local law enforcement complaining to Dispatch about Roseland Road being blocked.
Crews have swapped and FEC202 with 702, 421, 413lhf is back by us across Micco Road at
7:36PM.

FEC101 Dec 8, 2013
http://youtu.be/LxQo5CnIb_Q

FEC202 Dec 8, 2013
http://youtu.be/bwVhYC-0CZE

RIDGE LINES car order operating session

Dec 7, 2013
RIDGE LINES car order operating session 12-7-2013
RIDGE LINES, Ridge Live Steamers
VID00806
http://youtu.be/mmahngve9zk
VID00807
http://youtu.be/MGS3lnpdsTc
VID00808
http://youtu.be/rk33qvWvAQk
VID00809
http://youtu.be/HaagB6isWbU
VID00810
http://youtu.be/pxFe6w3zqoU
VID00811
http://youtu.be/tOWLlWwuk8Y
VID00812
http://youtu.be/1ejUYCq4Dmc
VID00813
http://youtu.be/8jWlhAgAx3M
VID00814
http://youtu.be/z8FLDFpN0Os
VID00815
http://youtu.be/FHrd4ByaMmY
VID00816
http://youtu.be/Ukd6Snw1R0c
VID00817
http://youtu.be/ehdm2Ts98og
VID00818
http://youtu.be/7uA1HPZGbXY
VID00819
http://youtu.be/RLcag5n3LiU
VID00820
http://youtu.be/0pPh9BGGx60
VID00821
http://youtu.be/vJcsYfn8c7k
VID00822
http://youtu.be/1PR26_M4FM8




FEC101 Dec 6, 2013

Mark on 107, a dark Pink Lady and then 434LHF with racks and a couple of Ashleys in the IM.
EoT past MP216 at 6:26PM.

FEC101 Dec 6, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ArF68kaGvDw

FEC202 Dec 6, 2013

Ray on 105 and 140, 702LHF as Anita lights two sparklers. Long train, no rock holding the main track for the meet with FEC101 at Micco.
EoT past MP216 at 6:02PM.

FEC202 Dec 6, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/lUehuJub7Ms

FEC202 Dec 5, 2013

Jim and the ECH on 100 and 142. They picked up WalMarts in FOrt Pierce.
EoT past MP216 at 6:19PM.

FEC101 Dec 5, 2013

Tony heading for weekend on 714, 703, 702.
They will be meeting FEC202 at Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 5:43PM.

FEC101 Dec 5, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/X_UuZO8pGlE

FEC101 Dec 4, 2013

ECH beaming at Mizz Caboose from 107, 713, 428LHF. Special surprise for me on the rear end of this train - Azalea and St. Aug are carrying the markers! Oh, I love those girls.
EoT past MP216 at 5:32PM.

FEC101 Dec 4, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/oupE5fXOaEM

FEC202 Dec 4, 2013

Big medicine 141, 714, 703LHF with the afternoon train. I can smell brakeshoes and fusees as they go by us heading for the meet with FEC101 at Micco.
EoT past MP216 at 5:03PM.

FEC202 Dec 4, 2013 vid link:
 http://youtu.be/9k3rRxPcnlw

FEC202 Dec 3, 2013

ECH and Eric on 103 and 107 with IM betwixt the rock and racks as Anita caboose sparkles.
EoT past MP216 at 5:03PM.

FEC202 Dec 3, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Zsl6UhqQyWE

FEC101 Dec 2, 2013

ECH and Eric on 720, 715, 432LHF with racks and IM.
EoT past MP216 at 5:26PM.

FEC101 Dec 2, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/XBTDwsEa27M