Proud, you bet!

Proud, you bet!

FEC202 Oct 31, 2013

The ghoul laughing at us from 107, 419 and the usual afternoon train. They're late but they
will get their weekend soon enough.
EoT past MP216 at 6:50PM.

FEC202 Oct 31, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/dh7RYq7zLmY

FEC101 Oct 30, 2013

http://caboosemikey.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3677074

A scary looking fella out on the tread of 100,106,717as Jim guides a long train past our
2013 Halloween Ghost Tour stop on Ave A in downtown FOrt Pierce.
EoT past MP242 at 6:09PM.

FEC101 Oct 30, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/rDbYCJvkLjo
VID00737
ghost tour 1
http://youtu.be/QGOHlJH89a8

VID00738
ghost tour 2
http://youtu.be/Tb403O1KmcI

FEC202 Oct 29, 2013

ECH with a grin from the near window of 107 and 719LHF with rock, IM and racks.
We will have a surprise for him when he gets to FOrt Pierce tomorrow, or maybe the other
way around!
EoT past MP216 at 4:32PM.

FEC202 Oct 29, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Wxw8s-WKmE8

FEC101 Oct 23, 2013

ECH and Jim will follow FEC920 through the siding at Gifford and meet FEC202 waiting on
the main. WOW!
Check out the power on this one - 717, 713, 421 with all IM.
EoT past MP216 at 5:55PM.

FEC101 Oct 23, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/quhW9s47apI



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ECH & Jim w/717, 713 and 421 past mp214 @5:48 with their exciting melodious tunes and me grinning like the cheshire cat ECH!!!  Long train full of IM, double stacks, UPS and no Ashley on the tail end.  Cooler this evening and now awaiting 202.  Will be back.

Anita
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FEC101 Oct 22, 2013

Jim rolling the trains by at Micco and now Tony and Alan are to the junction on 141, 714, 719 with a long train of all IM.
EoT past MP216 at 6:12PM.

FEC101 Oct 22, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/S98zogYd0Qw

FEC202 Oct 22, 2013

ECH and Jim heading to meet FEC101 at Micco on 142 and 715 with  rock, IM, racks and tank
cars. Love this power.
EoT past MP216 at 5:47PM.

FEC202 Oct 22, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/v-u_PguFh-I

FEC101 Oct 21, 2013

ECH and Jim on 103, 704, 438LHF with racks and IM. Stopped to check axle 260 for wide load by DDMP201.
EoT past MP216 at 6:03PM.

FEC101 Oct 21, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/sNdkksp-FW4




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ECH, Jim and student finally past mp214 @5:57 with a long train, lots of IM, doubles and an Ashley third from the end.  Sat for almost one hour waiting in the HOT sun and finally came back to room and find out dd stopped 101 around Micco!  Kept waiting so I would not miss and lucky for me did not.  Now waiting for 202.  Trying to get cool.
Anita
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FEC202 Oct 19, 2013

Mark and Ray chattering at the meet between FEC202 and FEC101.
101,104, 511 with a rock train and another rock train, freight cars, IM and racks.
Special Thank You to Mark and Mike.
EoT past MP216 at 7:13PM.

FEC202 Oct 19, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/zYS7LeHvjR4

FEC101 Oct 19, 2013

Ray on 103 and 142 with all IM and an Ashley, too.
EoT past MP216 at 6:32PM.

FEC101 Oct 19, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/LInI7aC42jQ

FEC101 Oct 18, 2013

Mark giving me the blue light from 141, 714, 702LHF with racks and IM. Ashley at the rear end as the harvest moon rises over the junction.
EoT past MP216 at 6:59PM.

FEC101 Oct 18, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Rul_4U2Lyr4


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OS 101 by mp214 @6:51 with sounds and consist to make this rail fan happy.  Can not make out all details from my spot, but totally not necessary.  A thrill to have a train go by!
 
Nite.
Anita
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FEC202 Oct 18, 2013

Ray on 103 and 142 with the afternoon train heading for the meet with FEC101 at Palm Bay. Lot of freight cars on the rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 5:59PM.

FEC202 Oct 18, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/qy7a2yHjdi0


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OS202 by mp 214 w/103 & 142 with short cut of rocks, IM, and rest a blend of freight, racks, quite a few empty center beams, tanks and a mish-mash.  Sounds better than junk!  They did have to wait quite a while to get through Gifford from track work happening in S. Gifford.  Now watching ATCS for 101, so back in a while.
 
Anita
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FEC101 Oct 17, 2013

Alan and Tony headed for weekend on 107, 715, 716LHF with all IM.
EoT past MP216 at 6:52PM.

FEC101 Oct 17, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/wLJc4tNEpOs

FEC202 Oct 16, 2013

Tony and Alan on FEC202 meeting both the FEC920 and FEC101 at Gifford this afternoon as two surfacing gangs clear up for the day and turn the track loose.
FEC920 scampering away from the law, he said he could make it in.

Big lash-up with plenty of color - 107 and 142, 439 and 703. Three blocks, no freight cars.
EoT past MP216 at 6:10PM.

FEC202 Oct 16, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Sq8CGTRuu1E

FEC101 Oct 16, 2013

ECH and Jim heading for Gifford to meet FEC202. Paired105 and 106, 720 with all IM and an Ashley.
EoT past MP216 at 5:42PM.

FEC101 Oct 16, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/SXj45ESgHPE


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ECH and Jim tooting away and me standing at attention again @mp214@5:25 w/105/106/720 and lots IM/Stacks,UPS,Ashley and not sure bringing up the rear.  Know someone will follow up to let me know.  920 in the vicinity and causes a few adjustments.  Sure brought everyone into a back to back time frame.

Back after 202
Anita
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FEC101 Oct 15, 2013

WOW! Three Hertwigs on this one - 713,703,715LHF all it smoking it up hauling IM to the south.
Did I say "WOW"? Hot train with Hot color.
EoT past MP216 at 6:19PM.

FEC101 Oct 15, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/0Y2MwKkmijM



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OS 101 flying by mp214 @6:06 w/3 Hertwigs & the 3rd one LHF.  IM, some doubles, empties, no Ashley and a rather short train.  So sorry that my spot is directly into the sun and cannot make out the numbers.  No one posted an earlier message coming south, so do not know #'s.  No difference as it is simply exciting to watch three in a row!!

anita

FEC202 Oct 15, 2013

ECH and Jim heading into the meet at Palm Bay on 100 and 101 with rock, IM and racks.
EoT past MP216 at 5:08PM.

FEC202 Oct 15, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/YDt0axpKYBo



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ECH & Jim with melodic toots tonight from the 100 and 101 @5:06 from mp 214 and ECH waving and going crazy from the tread, as I have been working so hard in therapy, that I actually stood up out of the wheelchair tonight to wave my white flag from a top the reacher. How glorious and a couple of work crews from FEC showing up at the same time to witness my happiness this warm evening.  I do mean warm tonight.   Meeting @Palm Bay with 101, so will be heading back out shortly.

Later
Anita

FEC101 Oct 14, 2013

Jim and the ECH waving from 720, 716, 421 with racks and IM. Love this lash-up. Pair of
Ashleys toward the rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 5:33PM.

FEC101 Oct 14, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Jfx3U6EdxKo


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ECH and Jim by mp214 with toots, the 720,716 & 421 @5:28.  Auto racks up front, IM, double stacks, most Hyundai (sp?) I can remember seeing, smattering of UPS and 2 Ashleys.  Even better is the FEC crews that are stopping to say hello and will be staying here again.  FEC, you make my day!

Happy Rails!
Anita
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FEC101 Oct 12, 2013

Ray on 105, 106 with hoppers ahead of the IM. Long train tonight.
EoT past MP216 at 6:43PM.

FEC101 Oct 12, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/UsKB0AWq8tk




FEC202 Oct 12, 2013

Mike and Mark heading for the meet with FEC101 at Palm Bay. 103, 102, 715 with rock, a few
freight cars and plenty of racks. They will be picking up at NSB.
EoT past MP216 at 5:42PM.

FEC202 Oct 12, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/OILDTeqbxQg


FEC202 Oct 11, 2013

Ray on 105 and 106 with a great looking train. Tanks and freight cars on here, too.
EoT past MP216 at 6:36PM.

FEC202 Oct 11, 2013 vid link:

FEC101 Oct 11, 2013

Mark taking orders to drag the train into the meet with FEC202 at Gifford and tie up in the
clear.
Mark waving from the tread of 107 and 717, 713LHF with auto racks ahead of the IM. Ashley
in there, too.
EoT past MP216 at 5:54PM.

FEC101 Oct 11, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/OCGDaF7Tavk




FEC202 Oct 10, 2013

ECH and Jim on 107, 704 heading for weekend after rolling Tony by on FEC101 at Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 6:01PM.

FEC202 Oct 10, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/C_y4xNyw-nI




FEC101 Oct 10, 2013

Alan and Tony heading for the meet with FEC202 at Gifford on 104, 716, 703 all online with all IM.
EoT past MP216 at 5:29PM.

FEC101 Oc10, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/_vZEU0DXHNc

FEC101 Oct 9, 2013

ECH and Jim on 101, 141, 720 all online with a long train of IM. They will be taking the siding
at Gifford around a slow order.
EoT past MP216 at 6:01PM.

FEC101 Oct 9, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/FcfhpOCe1m4



FEC202 Oct 9, 2013

Alan taking the roll-by from FEC920 at Gifford and Tony with a wave as they head for the
siding at Micco to meet FEC101.
100, 702, 421 with rock, IM, freight cars and racks.
EoT past MP216 at 5:23PM.

FEC202 Oct 9, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Z4qO_VZhWTM




FEC101 Oct 8, 2013

Alan up there on 106 and 710, 426 with racks ahead of the IM. Long train slowing for the work zone below me and taking the siding for the slow order at Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 6:04PM.

FEC101 Oct 8, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/obbspOameUM


FEC202 Oct 8, 2013

Foreman Mr. Hunter's boards are down for Jim and the ECH at MP222 and they are heading to Micco to meet FEC101 and Foreman Mr. Simm's gang.
Paired 103 and 102 with four blocks. Racks on the rear, long train.
EoT past MP216 at 5:29PM.

FEC202 Oct 8, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/eOoEXR0WWLE


FEC202 Oct 7, 2013

FEC202 has picked up at FOrt Pierce and now heading north past Anita's watching spot. FEC track gang has tied up for the night here, too.
106 and 140 clatter through the night with this impatient train. IT'S DARK!
EoT past MP214 at 7:59PM.

FEC202 Oct 7, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/dz2xZ1XxAI8



FEC101 Oct 7, 2013

Foreman Mr. Sims sending the hot train through the hole at Micco as he hunts a track light
near the Big Undercutter.
716, 713, 714LHF with racks ahead of the InterModal heading for the meet with FEC202 below me. Haven't seen this much color since 8-20.
EoT past MP216 at 6:05PM.

FEC101 Oct 7, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/SjgOdbJuxqE


















Internet not working too good this evening, plus ECH getting held up in Palm Bay/Micco north and the weather is making for a rough night.  Think ECH did not realize am still at mp214, so got to watch the 3 "Hertwig" engines, a lot of YRC and one Ashley @5:55.  Now waiting for 202 north out of FO and hoping rain holds off.  No owl tonight either.

Anita

FEC202 Oct 6, 2013

Tony and Alan on 105 and 142 with empty IM and racks at restricted speed in the dusk.
Swapping with FEC101 at Micco and coming back.
EoT past MP216 at 7:21PM.

FEC202 Oct 6, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/YBIGGJ7p_ZE

FEC240 Oct 6, 2013

An extra job tonight to clear the yard. Last evening's northbound had only rock and racks.
103 and 102 bringing 125 freight cars across Old Dixie at restricted speed. That you, Albert?
EoT past MP216 at 6:51PM.

FEC240 Oct 6, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Xau5Egx8mtQ



FEC101 Oct 5, 2013

Ray sees me standing in the ditch at MP214 as I shine my light onto my reflecto vest.
103 and 102 with racks ahead of the IM. Ashley riding in there for this fan as twilight turns to night.
EoT past MP214 at 7:07PM.

FEC101 Oct 5, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/czZSmY3agIY


FEC202 Oct 5, 2013

Mark Baker with a laugh and a wave from the near window of 106, 140, 433LHF all online with rock and racks - WOW! couple of FEC racks on this one, too!
Heading for the siding in Palm Bay for the meet with FEC101.
EoT past MP216 at 5:50PM.

FEC202 Oct 5, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/EleEm4-85HM


FEC109 Oct 5, 2013

428 and 432 back to back on the Roseland Trestle after the swap. Freight cars and a few double stacks on the rear end.
EoT past MP212.8 at 10:45am.

FEC109 Oct 5, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/fs-NB6TJLOQ




FEC210 Oct 5, 2013

104 and 716 leading IM across the Roseland Trestle and into the swap with FEC1019 in the morning sunshine. NO Defects.
EoT past MP212.8 at 10:15am.

FEC210 Oct 5, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/hPSzTZYSjxc

FEC101 Oct 3, 2013

Tony and Allan heading toward weekend on 107, 715, 720LHF great color and all smoking-it-up with all IM on this train.
EoT past MP216 at 6:32PM.

FEC101 Oct 3, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/KqMDx-ZXchU

FEC202 Oct 3, 2013

ECH and Jim on 104 and 141 with rock, IM and racks, no freight cars heading for the meet with FEC101 at Micco.
Both crews will be ready for weekend after this trip.
EoT past MP216 at 6:06PM.

FEC202 Oct 3, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/tee-xKF2tkI



From my vantage point in wheelchair, ATCS not working in our area, will do my best to report.  ECH and Jim with S&H plus additional toots @6:04 and ECH on tread, waved my white flag and watched 104 and 141 with rock, lots of umax and empty racks. 

Quickly back to room for a refreshment and back to mp 214 @6:26pm comes 101, Hertwig 715 and Hertwig 720(lhf) with lots of UPS, IM, FEC blue containers and no Ashley.  These fellas do not know I am sitting here waiting for them, but I still wave my white flag cause makes me feel good.  I love this rail fanning!!

nite
Anita caboose

 

FEC101 Oct 2, 2013

Jim and the ECH on 100, 703, 704LHF all online with racks ahead of the IM. Ashley in there, too.
EoT past MP216 at 6:36PM.

FEC101 Oct 2, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/d2NEQtiX16w


FEC202 Oct 2, 2013

Tony and Allan on 102, 107, 419LHF all online with three blocks, no freight cars, heading for the meet with FEC101 at Micco.
EoT past MP216 at 6:11PM.

FEC202 Oct 2, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/qyGrtmw2U0w

FEC101 Oct 1, 2013

101,710, 719LHF with all IM.
EoT past MP214 at 5:58PM.

FEC202 Oct 1, 2013

ECH and Jim hollering and waving to Mizz Caboose at her new watching spot.
104 and 141 with the afternoon train. Freight and rack blocks reversed again, havta get used to that!
EoT past MP214 at 5:06PM.

FEC202 Oct 1, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/wTvNOZjZWiM