Florida East Coast Railway: Classic EMD Locomotives on FEC’s Intermodal Raceway

[@newenglandproductions3071]

I really miss their SD70M-2s when i was little, I was 8 years old when they recived their ES44C4's in 2014. I used to remember when i was little when walking to the store with my dad, I used to see a couple SD70M-2s in one of the Rail america schemes and one of the CITX Locos leading 222 and 101 doing over 50 mph before crossing the tracks. It was fun and loud at the same time but i could never forget the memories i had with them.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Those SD70M-2s were neat engines! It’s great that you got to see them on FEC. Definitely memories to cherish. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@mjrodriguez8670]

The FEC Railway is a very unique railway, serving the East Coast of Florida. This line was the brainchild of Henry M. Flagler, who saw this line built south to Miami and the Key West Extension. I am thankful you captured the action before the new GE locomotives arrived! Its too bad that no passenger trains polish the FEC rails south from Jacksonville anymore. I would like to see a video on the KCS Railway before it gets combined with the Canadian Pacific Railway (DM&E and the SOO Line)!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you, MJ! We appreciate you mentioning Mr. Henry Flagler. He had big dreams. Many of which became a reality.

[@benmullins2443]

Sunrail uses the FEC

[@Aspen_Gold]

I’m happy to see someone covered the FEC because it’s a railroad that doesn’t get much love. Nice video! Thanks for sharing it with us

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you for the nice comment! It’s our pleasure to share this video with you.

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

This is what winning looks like!

[@kingoflovetrain6426]

It’s nice to be out of Minnesota for a While C-Vision Productions, Florida is such a beautiful state and nice catch on the Florida East Coast Railway

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much! And yes, it was nice to get away. The drive was long, but enjoyable.

[@O-PAC]

Newer locomotives are nice, but for me, nothing beats an SD40-2 at speed. Just an iconic locomotive. Plus, those champion painted SD40-2s are sharp.

[@CVisionProductions1]

We couldn’t agree more. Everything about the SD40-2 is endearing. And the Champion paint scheme is tough to beat!

[@James_Lee_]

FEC was definitely at it’s prime before the Gevos. Nowadays with the Gevos the only way you can find an EMD is on the locals. I’m glad they got rid of the SD70s because they were absolutely horrible. Fun fact in Bunnell the milepost jumps from MP 67 to MP 86 because the original line ran to Palatka and the current line continues on via the old line thus adding an extra 19 miles of the 350+ miles of the RR.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you for the information, James! The FEC has lots of interesting history. We’ve heard that those SD70M-2s weren’t the greatest. And we also noticed that milepost jump while we were out there. Fascinating stuff! We appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Professional_Foaming]

You guys have inspired me to make my own little mini documentry I love the content always enjoy it

[@CVisionProductions1]

We love hearing this! Wishing you great success with your productions. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@brucecovnick8964]

I like your trip to Florida, watching this video i was sitting in Shakopee MN with snow and cold. The weather looked good in florida.

[@CVisionProductions1]

We took the trip to get away from precisely that! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

The 104-107 have returned home to Florida. They now serve on my railroad: Florida Gulf And Atlantic. I knew the 105 and 107 were on our roster but was shocked to find 106 and 104 later on. So in the end, the quartet has come home to Florida.

[@CVisionProductions1]

That’s great to hear! They belong in Florida. We do miss them on FEC, but they fit right in on your railroad.

[@JodyBee]

My dad was a switchman/conductor/engineer for FEC he worked out of Hialeah and my grandfather was a track maintenance worker for the FEC, Georgia railroad, and NYC railway

[@CVisionProductions1]

That’s some awesome railroad family history! The FEC seems like a great place to work. Thank you for sharing.

[@abritwholikestea]

another awesome video guys! Can't wait to see more :)

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much! Many more on the way. We’ll catch ya on Insta.

[@abritwholikestea]

@@CVisionProductions1 haha, sweet!

[@broyobrogdon6403]

Those sd70m-2 are on the Florida Gulf and Alantic rr i see them all the time.

[@CVisionProductions1]

It’s great that they found a new home in the Sunshine State! They belong down there. Thank you for the comment.

[@AMPProductionsVideo]

Nice clips of FEC

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you, AMP Productions!

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

Can we get a full version of the cornhusker Mainline next?

[@CVisionProductions1]

It’s on the list. Stay tuned!

[@jimmyswearengin]

The original main line went to Key West but I understood that stormy weather proved too costly for that. They terminated in Miami at Bowden Yard

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thanks for the comment, Jimmy. It was an incredible undertaking, building all the way to Key West. A marvel of engineering at the time. But alas, Mother Nature decided it was a bridge too far (pun intended).

[@jimmyswearengin]

@@CVisionProductions1 indeed. Remarkable to see those GP 40s in service . I first saw the railroad in 1996. The 400 series were GP40s and the 500 series were GP38s. They even had a handful of GP9s mostly in yard duty. There was/is a branch line to Cape Canaveral. NS used a lone C39-8 for that. I was actually born in Florida, Kissimmee to be exact. We lived in Haines City. But then we moved before I was a year old. So this was a treat to see what Florida was like.

[@CVisionProductions1]

It’s a fascinating area, Jimmy. We would love to see the rail operations of NASA, if any movements were to occur. Also, it appears a few of the FEC GP9s ended up on Seminole Gulf.

[@jwrailve3615]

Austin westerns daily run really needs a high quality coverage. I can’t seem to time it right

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’ll get there. Just keep at it. Thanks for watching!

[@peteyblack8890]

Was EMD that bad with the SD70's FEC did not want the units and went to GE because FEC was always EMD

[@CVisionProductions1]

Well, we’re thinking they wanted something new that would reduce their fuel and maintenance costs. They purchased the C4 GEVO model to eliminate a pair of traction motors per unit. That was most likely a major reason they went with those particular GEs in 2014. They are built for high speed, but aren’t the best for heavy grades or slippery rail.

[@brendanmathis9634]

Should there be DP used

[@CVisionProductions1]

That would be beneficial in certain situations, yes. Thankfully for FEC, they got away with running long trains without distributed power due to a gentle grade profile, and generally light trains.

[@RCPE3999Fan-c1i]

When will DM&E Rapid City Be out Is it Next?? After

[@CVisionProductions1]

It won’t be next, but it’s on the list. Stay tuned!

[@RCPE3999Fan-c1i]

@@CVisionProductions1 ok! Oh I have a question Were there any RCPE in IC&E Colors in 2018 before they got painted orange

[@RCPE3999Fan-c1i]

@@CVisionProductions1 because I remember I saw a few in rapid city in 2018 some Blue and gold engines

[@CVisionProductions1]

Yes, but that was the last year of blue on RCPE.