FEC101 Jul 31, 2013

Jim and ECH on 106 and 105, 438 with all IM. Ashley, too.
EoT past MP216 at 6:29PM.

FEC101 Jul 31, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/gxmk7rLrwXo

Hi-Rail at the Junction

F550 Hi-Rail vehicle visits caboose Junction during a test drive. This hi-rail vehicle worked the full day shift, was tuned/repaired by the mechanical department in the late afternoon hours, and then stopped briefly during the road test after repairs. Mileage on these vehicles is heavy and harsh in the railroading environment; therefore, proper maintenance is a must.

Hi-Rail at the Junction vid link:
http://youtu.be/nvweB4QI4nU

FEC202 Jul 31, 2013

Tom and Tony on 720 and 703 with rock and cement, IM and racks. No freight cars.
Thank you, Mr. Hertwig, your new corporate image is splendid.
EoT past MP216 at 5:27PM.

FEC202 Jul 31, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/r9CCXZJtOcw

FEC101 Jul 30, 2013

Tom on 107 and 101 with all IM.
EoT past MP216 at 6:06PM.

FEC101 Jul 30, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/o8oF35WRwMk

FEC202 Jul 30, 2013

ECH with a wave and a holler from 106 and 105 with rock, IM and racks. No freight cars.
EoT past MP216 at 4:47PM.

FEC202 Jul 30, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/8dG_0NHGQHc

FEC101 Jul 29, 2013

ECH and Jim on  709 and 704, 714LHF with all IM. Ashley riding the head block.
EoT past MP216 at 5:45PM.

FEC101 Jul 29, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/8f6Hl6ZJgYk

TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS 2013



TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS Saturday July 27, 2013

 

fecNtrak's 8th annual TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS event was held at the Brevard County

Regional Library in historic Cocoa on Saturday July 27, 2013.  The modular railroad was a

great hit, so was Jerry's artifact/memorabilia presentation. And of course, the display cases

were real eye-catchers, too.

 

The N sized train-mounted mini-cam broadcast live tv picture and our A/V technician produced

a live-stream video of the entire show which will remain available in archive.

 

Special thanks to Rich Clemons for bringing his display of the working block signal.

 

Best of all, the children enjoyed running the trains and becoming Jr. Engineers.

 

It was wonderful to visit with our many fans and friends throughout the event and to watch

so many excited children enjoy the trains.

 

FECRS and fecNtrak would like to thank all our friends for their help, support and best

wishes. I'm sorry for not mentioning you all by name.

 

Best regards, cabooseMikey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mikey and Eleanor M.


 

TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS, Friday July 26, 2013  raw vid links
set-up day parts 1 thru 5
Set-up day at the Cocoa library for fecNtrak. The gang has gotten an early start and during the 10am hour the railroad looks like this:
1
http://youtu.be/4LJnwZHnfqw
2
http://youtu.be/gx18SlBpqKs
3
http://youtu.be/AtdBITb0gM8
4
http://youtu.be/OJENXiJfWZI
5
http://youtu.be/x7m96yGGW2s

TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS, Friday July 26, 2013
set-up day
6
http://youtu.be/vDTxg-NLrIA
7
http://youtu.be/p8hQ923oLZw
8
http://youtu.be/KC1Mzqxg5qU
9
http://youtu.be/8-jJsNQOqd0
10-432
http://youtu.be/Lv354vnVYT8
11-433
http://youtu.be/QpLkh4d2i_E
12-434
http://youtu.be/Be3AC2of2Zw
13-435
http://youtu.be/o4ud5hiXqNI
14-436
http://youtu.be/1QAvGPQ0Q2g
15-437
http://youtu.be/NxmIbWPksMQ
16-438
http://youtu.be/2T6Xc_5FfrM
17-439
http://youtu.be/IzU4p3ODZKc
18-440
http://youtu.be/nlD1UhiCaks
19-441
http://youtu.be/weGNuvqFaP0
20-442
http://youtu.be/WPvT7Gygio0
21-443
http://youtu.be/aepJr265MW4
22-444
http://youtu.be/wR66jrpezVc
23-445
http://youtu.be/JH7xV_wWgXs
24-446
http://youtu.be/FGF7NAIlWpc
25-447
http://youtu.be/KyoDQ-9K9jM
26-448
http://youtu.be/UOKCIxNbx4k
27-449
http://youtu.be/PvWrJj_1eSc
28-450
http://youtu.be/SNZT8JRIH8U
29-451
http://youtu.be/4R0x18PDwJ8

30-454 hotel room tour
http://youtu.be/QotVhnhmpMU

TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS, Saturday July 27, 2013
31-456
http://youtu.be/VczngDmhJCU
32-457
http://youtu.be/69GltlNhSqw
33-458
http://youtu.be/XrOCGY157W0
34-459
http://youtu.be/6QiN0hTfnGo
35-460
http://youtu.be/EYEaHiJMjds
36-461
http://youtu.be/5IWulBr7p_A
37-462
http://youtu.be/VU04FnbnAV0
38-463
http://youtu.be/2TnLmY3RfkI
39-464
http://youtu.be/-XcAV56OWew

Mathias and Mr. Conductor

FEC MP173

After watching the red-hot FEC101, the FECRS toured Peachtree Street grade crossing at MP173.

MP173 vid link:
http://youtu.be/J3kjEB6Dj1M

FEC101 Jul 26, 2013

FECRS watching FEC101 at King Street in Cocoa.
Mark with a wave from 107 and 101. Racks, slag, freight cars ahead of the IM.
EoT past MP173 at 5:06PM.

FEC101 Jul 26, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/WvP3iu-w6D0

FEC101 Jul 25, 2013

Already met FEC202 at Palm Bay, now to the junction.
Tom on 103 and 141, 716 with the hot train. A long one, but no Ashley.
EoT past MP216 at 6:21PM.

FEC101 Jul 25, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/g4B9TsIQreE

FEC202 Jul 25, 2013

ECH and Jim on 107 and 703 with a heavy train, a center-beam flat and an ol box on the rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 5:21PM.

FEC202 Jul 25, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/u6uVuyKDElg

FEC101 Jul 24, 2013

Tom and Jim lining up a rolling meet at Micco, can't quite make it, creeping to a stop.
David and Jim both waving to Mr. Ryan Lee, age 4, from 140 and 702, 434LHF. Good looking train, got an Ashley in it.
EoT past MP216 at 7:02PM.

FEC101 Jul 24, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/j9rS30528uo

FEC202 Jul 24, 2013

Tom and Tony on 106 and 105 easing ahead to the main track to meet with FEC101 at Micco. Got 4 blocks. Can hear them rumbling across the trestle four miles above me on the heavy evening air.
EoT past MP216 at 6:29PM.

FEC202 Jul 24, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/GbIF7n4_6pI

FECRS prepares for TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS 2013.

cabooseMikey visits with FECRS members Jerry Groothouse and Richard
Benjamin on Tuesday evening as they load up the trailer with all the display
goodies that our guests will get a chance to see at the TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS
2013 program this weekend.

FECRS prepares for TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/f7nGTSbp24E

FEC101 Jul 23, 2013

Tom with a smile from the cab of 714 and 716, 428LHF. A few empties on the head end, then plenty of IM. My girlfriends Azalea and St. Augustine nodding politely to me as they sail past.
EoT past MP237 at 6:24PM.

FEC101 Jul 23, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/jBIe6X2MjYc

FEC202 Jul 23, 2013

ECH and Conan on 107 and 140 with the afternoon train.
They will be picking up 702 and seventeen north cars at NSB.
EoT past MP216 at 4:48PM.

FEC202 Jul 23, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/SByOcqXPYm0

FEC101 Jul 22, 2013

Conan with a wave and David with a smile from 100 and 704, 719 with all IM. Ashley on the head end.
EoT past MP216 at 5:45PM.

FEC101 Jul 22, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/STUtn4q4Wo8

FEC101 Jul 20, 2013

Ray with a wave from a very late running FEC101. 104 and 100 with IM. A block of freight cars in there and an Ashley riding the rear end, too.
EoT past MP216 at 8:38PM.

FEC101 Jul 20, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/5XdS2cGeLpE

FEC202 Jul 20, 2013

Mark in the near window of 106, 716 and 714, 511 with rock, racks and freight cars. One big red Tarmac box in with the cement tubs. NO IM on this one.
EoT past MP216 at 6:02PM.

FEC202 Jul 20, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/17rReKgETvg

FEC202 Jul 19, 2013

Ray rolling Mark by at Gifford.
140 and 704 with rock, IM, racks and three freight cars.
EoT past MP216 at 6:34PM.

FEC202 Jul 19, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/cdLWXCNEsb0

FEC101 Jul 19, 2013

Looking for white up in the cab and there is Mark as they head for the meet with FEC202 in
Gifford. Striking lash-up with 106 and paired 716, 714.
Long train of IM with one Ashley in there.
EoT past MP216 at 6:05PM.

FEC101 Jul 19, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/bPEvULOJW1Q

FEC202 Jul 18, 2013

Jim and ECH heading for weekend on  106 and 716 with four blocks of cars. One rack in the wrong block is labeled home shop for repair - do not load.
Caught by the MP232DD, they have set-out a car at 12th Street and then met FEC101 at Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 6:50PM.

FEC202 Jul 18, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/y7tePrZRMFk

FEC101 Jul 18, 2013

Tom on 100 and 101, 418 with a long train heading for the meet with a very late FEC202 at Gifford.
EoT past MP216 at 6:19PM.

FEC101 Jul 18, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/aJGiGaY81Kw

FEC101 Jul 17, 2013

Jim giving the roll-by to Tom at Micco and then bringing the hot train to the junction.
Jim and the ECH waving from104 and 100 with all IM. Ashley riding the head end.
EoT past MP216 at 5:40PM.

FEC101 Jul 17, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/33Aj-zF9TnY

FEC202 Jul 17, 2013

Meeting FEC101 at Micco, Tony on 704 and 703 with the afternoon train. Rock and IM, four freight cars. They will set-out and then pick-up 50 for twenty-five hundred feet at NSB.
EoT past MP216 at 4:59PM.

FEC101 Jul 16, 2013

Tom with a wave from 103 and 142 with 11 autos ahead of the IM. Good to see Ashley down toward that rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 6:25PM.

FEC101 Jul 16, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/4a1sbzRY_WE

FEC202 Jul 16, 2013

Jim and ECH on 100 and 716 with rock, IM, racks and a waffle and a tank pretending to be a
block. Short, quick train. Meet with FEC101called for Pineda.
EoT past MP216 at 4:50PM.

FEC202 Jul 16, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/RBR3JNKAKOk

FEC101 Jul 14, 2013

Tony on paired Heritage703 and 714, 429LHF with all IM. Long train with plenty of balancing empties. Ashley riding the rear block, too.
Eye-catching colors on the point, Thank you Mr. Hertwig.
EoT past MP216 at 7:52PM.

FEC101 Jul 14, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/qw70Zjm-avM

FEC101 Jul 13, 2013

Ray with a wave from 100 and107, 418 with 9 ballast dumpers ahead of the IM. TWO Ashleys riding the rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 7:01PM.

FEC101 Jul 13, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Drw-9vQFkWA

FEC202 Jul 13, 2013

Mark waving white on the return trip aboard 101 and 102 with rock, IM, a dozen racks and two boxes pretending to be a block. Lot of gons on the head end, picking up 716 at NSB.
EoT past MP216 at 5:21PM.

FEC202 Jul 13, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/MTFpy34TbUU

FEC202 Jul 12, 2013

Mark chattering with Ray on 100 and 418LHF with rock, IM and freight cars at the roll-by in Gifford. No auto rack cut on this one.
EoT past MP216 at 6:27PM.

FEC202 Jul 12, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/osR_ULyakV8

FEC101 Jul 12, 2013

Mark on 142 and 105 with racks and empty rock ahead of the IM taking this train to Gifford to meet FEC202.
EoT past MP216 at 5:52PM.

FEC101 Jul 12, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/BmyOCnQgFP0

FEC202 Jul 11, 2013

The Hogger waving white from the near window of 142 and 105 as they head for weekend. Four blocks on this one with freight cars on the rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 4:24PM.

FEC202 Jul 11, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/VyWTovVMg3o

FEC101 Jul 10, 2013

106 and 140 with all IM, long train. Plenty of waves from the crew, you bet!
And a PAIR of Ashley's riding the head end tonight, ToysRUs billboard about half way down the train.
EoT past MP216 at 6:25PM.

FEC101 Jul 10, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/oOl_l-C53aY

FEC202 Jul 10, 2013

Heading for the meet with FEC101 at Palm Bay.
Tony on 104 and 421, 717LHF with all four blocks on this one. Couple of leakers among the rock.
EoT past MP216 at 5:17PM.

FEC202 Jul 10, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/htaiviVOvvU

FEC101 Jul 9, 2013

Jim in the hole at Micco rolling Tom on FEC101 by with that box.
107 and 102, 717LHF with all IM. Long train, no Ashley.
EoT past MP216 at 6:25PM.

FEC101 Jul 9, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/5ZvZwpRu8f8

FEC202 Jul 8, 2013

Mr. Tony on paired 104 and141 with a few autos, IM and freight cars.
EoT past MP216 at 7:03PM.

sorry, no vid - camera malfunction this evening.

FEC101 Jul 8, 2013

The rail grinder has finished grinding for today and is making a run for Vero ahead of the hot train. FEC202 closing in from the south - plenty of action right here.
Jim with a wave from 708 and 719, 431LHF with a long train of IM and balancing empties.
No Ashley, darn.
EoT past MP216 at 5:47PM.

FEC101 Jul 8, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Yi7xTuMQyRo

FEC101 Jul 7, 2013

Tony on 703 and 704, 418 with all IM. I enjoy watching heritage unit leading FEC's hotshot
train, thank you Mr. Hertwig. Ashley riding the head end tonight, empties balanced on the
rear. All three engines clicking off those miles.
EoT past MP216 at 7:28PM.

FEC101 Jul 7, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ZrdQmrkzBog

FEC101 Jul 6, 2013

Out of the meet with FEC202 at Micco and now heading home, Ray and Mark chattering as they go by each other.
702 and 713, 414LHF with one auto rack ahead of the IM. Looking for Ashley down toward the rear end but she has missed this train.
EoT past MP216 at 6:42PM.

FEC101 Jul 6, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/MHYY69YkTTo

FEC202 Jul 6, 2013

Mark with a wave and a holler from the near window of a huge lash-up - 104 and 141, 703 and 422LHF with three blocks; rock, racks and freight cars. No IM. Loads of millings or ash on the very head end. Three loaded side-dumpers, too. They will set out 422 and pick up 415 at NSB on their way.
EoT past MP216 at 5:54PM.

FEC202 Jul 6, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Q5vL-VqAy28

FEC101 Jul 5, 2013

Mark with that white wave from 708 and 719, 435LHF with close to 15 thousand feet of train and seven hundred axles.
Couple of Ashley's right on the rear end.

EoT past MP216 at 8:02PM.
Dual camera malfunction has erased the entire vid, I am very sorry.

FEC101 Jul 4, 2013

On their way home for the holiday weekend, Tom with a wave from 101 and 140 with the hot
train. Half a dozen auto racks and then IM. No Ashley, again.
EoT past MP216 at 5:47PM.

FEC101 Jul 4, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ohAIUbli_sA

FEC202 Jul 4, 2013

ECH waving from the near window of 104 and 708. Only one rock hopper on the first block.
Plenty of freight cars on the rear end.
EoT past MP216 at 4:36PM.

FEC202 Jul 4, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/oUA3gyoNBWU

FEC101 Jul 3, 2013

ECH and Mark on a long, late train tonight. Pair of RedPearlBlue engines 105 and 106

leading 14k IM. Late getting on the road and delayed above also, get on down there safely.
No Ashley again tonight.
EoT past MP216 at 8:06PM.

FEC101 Jul 3, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/t7LwRQ2JTCg

FEC101 Jul 2, 2013

FEC101 meeting FEC202 at Micco and now to the junction on 703 and 710, 435LHF with all IM. No Ashley two nights in a row, darn.
Big power on FEC202 and heritage power on this one; always a treat on this railroad.
EoT past MP216 at 5:28PM.

FEC101 Jul 2, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/nypMTUQphd4

FEC202 Jul 2, 2013

ECH and Conan with the afternoon train. Paired 105 and 104 leading three blocks, no freight cars.
EoT past MP216 at 4:48PM.

FEC202 Jul 2, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/dtKxXqFUeV4

FEC202 Jul 1, 2013

Tony waving from107 and 102 with the FOrt Pierce pick-up ahead of empty IM and freight cars. Good to see the Wal-Marts again.
EoT past MP216 at 7:51PM.

FEC202 Jul 1, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/vsCjuGiF7A4

FEC101 Jul 1, 2013

ECH back from vacation tonight and Conan with a smile for me. 702 and 717, 433lhf with a long train. Covered hoppers, autos and plenty of IM creeping toward FOrt Pierce.
I can hear the words - hello to Anita - above the train and the weather. Thank you, FEC.
EoT past MP216 at 6:17PM.

FEC101 Jul 1, 2013 vid link:
http://youtu.be/Vr5gC3K2Wxg

fecNtrak library case display vid link AND photo album link

I have created a photo album for the upcoming TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS event on July 27, 2013. All members are welcomed to post their pictures for the enjoyment of the FECRS. 2013 fecNtrak at Cocoa Library photo album link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fecrs/photos/album/458587221/pic/list Best regards, cabooseMikey. Subject: [fecrs] fecNtrak library case display vid link To: fecrs@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, July 1, 2013, 3:53 PM fecNtrak will be displaying FEC Railway themed items during the month of July in the showcases at Central Brevard Regional Library in historic downtown Cocoa FL. Here is a look at some of the items, more will be added. All are welcomed to view these displays and to join FECRS members on Saturday July 27, 2013 for our free program TRAINS,TRAINS,TRAINS. There will also be a work session the day before on Friday to set everything up. For those who would like to stay over, Holiday Inn Express in Cocoa is our convention hotel just five miles away. DON'T MISS IT! fecNtrak library case display vid link: http://youtu.be/hlcgUG36GDg