Caboose Junction AUG 2015: cabooseMikey

Jupiter Depot Report 8-1-2015

It will be nice to see the Jupiter Depot again as today marks the 100th anniversary of the FEC Jupiter Depot. The Town of Jupiter and the Loxahatchee Guild have every right to be proud of all that they have accomplished with this great little building.

The building site has been stabilized and the depot is permanently installed in Sawfish Bay Park. Exterior work has transformed the shabby appearance that we saw back on moving day into a real eye-catcher with outstanding Flagler ochre and white trim. The roof and almost all the roof joists have been replaced and much of the siding, too. New decking around the outside including steps and access ramp was completed this week.

Interior is bare and dark. No electric or anything else inside. Last evening's preview party was a cozy affair in the open depot without lighting or air. The only window is in the north end facing the Jupiter draw span. Neat to watch the bridge descend for FEC950 from there.

Master carpenter Stephen Agnelli was proud to point out the hand built doors and astonished when I remarked how accurate the tram-way hangers were on the baggage doors. South Brevard historian and FECRS member Ed Vosatka had supplied me with the plans for the originals and what a great match they are!

They have saved one original wooden pew bench and a couple of the partitions but there is such a long way to go on the interior. We did stay dry, though, throughout very heavy thunderstorms last evening.

The preview party featured speeches and congrats, plenty of photos and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. About fifty invited guests enjoyed refreshments and beverages supplied by many fine local companies. A barbershop quartet sang 'God Bless America' as the dignitaries snipped the ribbon stretched across the doorway.

My thanks to Town of Jupiter Mayor Karen Golonka and Loxahatchee Guild's Mary-Therese Delate for their splendid hospitality.
Also a pleasure to see FECRS member Jon Gilbert again and, of course, Seth and Myrna Bramson.

What I noticed most was how proud everyone was of all the hard work and how the depot appearance has been transformed.

Be sure to join the FECRS 2015 Convention tour on Friday September 25 to see it for yourself.

Best regards, cabooseMikey.

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FEC202 Aug 31, 2015

Wave from Tommy and Tony on 823,809 with gons, covered hoppers and the IM they started out with. Less than five thousand total and 55 minute delay picking up.
EoT past MP236 at 7:02PM.

FEC202 Aug 31, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/AoX2VGwdzDs

FEC101 Aug 31, 2015

David and Jim on 820,816 with all IM.
EoT past MP236 at 6:01PM.
101 by mp236 at 6:01 with 820 & 816. Jim waving away from the cab windowand ECH waving double white from the tread to my sparklers. All IM with a Tiger Cool Express in a well, 2 Ashley's, Interstate's, 2 of my special MC squared, UPS and rest of the usual. Meet in FO with 202 who is picking up. Bad storms to the west and sea breeze trying to keep them back.
Anita and Caboose

FEC101 Aug 31, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/CC3bXM0GESg

FEC920 Aug 31, 2015

441 with 25 loads going to Winter Beach and then MP188.
EoT past MP236 at 8:21am.

FEC920 Aug 31, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/xma_Zu90V6Y

FEC212 Aug 30, 2015

212 by mp236 at 8:09 with a Gevo & 431. Short train of Tropicana's, a FEC blue container,
one Schneider, one Wal-Mart and a couple of others. Too dark to make out everything.
Anita and Caboose

FEC212 Aug 30, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/-gGWzIsg6qU

FEC101 Aug 30, 2015

101 by mp236 at 7:52 with 823 & 809. Rather short train of IM with Interstate, Celadon,
Ashley, couple of short shirt Cosco in the well with OOCL on top. Meeting 212 in FO.
Anita and Caboose

FEC101 Aug 30, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/xNlIrg3LSBY

Largo Central RailRoad Aug 29, 2015

Largo Central Railroad Fun Run August 29, 2015.

My thanks to the fine folks on the Largo Central Railroad for their hospitality during the
fifth Saturday Fun Run on August 29. I enjoyed their mile long railroad in the park with
old-growth grounds and that neat fish pond trestle. I met John laying iron rail on a curve
in between trains and Mr. Prez James shoving down the rails at track speed whilst draped
in an open hopper with his back on one slope sheet and feet on the other - Oh, don't open
those bay doors, ouch!

Good to meet new friends and catch up with a few old ones. Enjoyed chatting with Scot,
Chip and Mike and learning about their railroad. And WOW they fed me a great feast, too!

Glad that John and Jill joined us. And Jack from Gainesville, too. Smiling Pete from
Manatee Central sitting in with us at lunch time. Also Steve and his new walking-beam
grasshopper steamer made the trip and it is a quick little critter. Good to see Fred
DeLoach and his beautiful children. And Fred and Valerie and that 'Goose that Gallops' of
theirs. Bruce and his steamer won the prize at the end of the day for "Most Grime
Collected". But then again, he always wins that honor.

A couple of sharpies came out to see if I 'went on the law' during the hot part of the
afternoon; I had merely tied up on a siding to watch the parade of trains. Ha!

Special thanks to Mr. Rich Dobler, past president of Ridge Live Steamers, for driving me
over to the west coast and letting me run his train. I especially value him sharing his deep
love of trains and vast knowledge of Florida railroading with me during the twelve hour
trip.

Best regards, cabooseMikey.

FEC101 Aug 28, 2015

101 by mp236 in darkness and believe Mark saw my sparklers and RC lantern from the
front porch. With the time changing guess we have to rely on the ole front porch. Our
sparklers with lights lit, feel no problem versus at the end of the yard. Proximity close
enough, should include another layer to our rail fanning. Hopefully can make it fun Tim on
222.
Anita caboose

FEC202 Aug 28, 2015

Ray on 814,812 with the afternoon train.
EoT past MP236 at 6:05PM.

FEC202 Aug 28, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/JZc2KtjtVA4

FEC109 Aug 28, 2015

806,414 with freight cars and empty hoppers.
EoT past MP236 at 9:24am.

FEC109 Aug 28, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/o5vJhliHpzY

FEC920 Aug 28, 2015

416LHF with 21 loads.
EoT past MP236 at 7:46am.

FEC920 Aug 28, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/BxIMLSGsK_8

FEC210 Aug 28, 2015

819,813 with IM and racks.
EoT past MP236 at 7:20am.

FEC210 Aug 28, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/yTYKw__24Nw

FEC107 Aug 27, 2015

107 by mp236 at 10:52 with Tim giving me the blue light special and me right back at him with my new RC lantern with a choice of white or blue. Of course I chose blue to match. Rather slowed pace and could make out quite a few Cowley's.
Anita caboose

FEC101 Aug 27, 2015

Tommy with a wave from 819,813. All IM on this one and a billboard in there!
EoT past MP236 at 6:34PM.

FEC101 Aug 27, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/N_DPrPGqvcI

FEC202 Aug 27, 2015

Jim on 802,810 with rock and IM.
EoT past MP236 at 4:26PM.

FEC202 Aug 27, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/ui2ptVUsB2k

FEC920 Aug 27, 2015

441 with seven cars passes Mr. Collins work gang at the Indrio Team.
EoT past MP236 at 11:24am.

FEC920 Aug 27, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/DjpdugLQ75k

FECWORK GANG Aug 27, 2015

FEC1792 and 1793 tamper and regulator tie up on Indrio Team to clear for FEC109 at 9:15am.
And then 1 hour later depart to work at St. Lucie MP238 before FEC920 heads to Gifford.

FECWORK GANG Aug 27, 2015 vid link PART 1:
http://youtu.be/Ftrg8IQcTbA
FECWORK GANG Aug 27, 2015 vid link PART 2:
http://youtu.be/dixuF-Na9EQ

FEC109 Aug 27, 2015

804,418 with freight cars and 75 tanks.
EoT past MP236 at 10:15am.

FEC109 Aug 27, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/vnmhrMi80wM

FEC210 Aug 27, 2015

801,803 with IM, racks and freight cars.
EoT past MP236 at 8:18am.

FEC210 Aug 27, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/eQEDEfwPA2A

FEC101 Aug 26, 2015

101 by mp236 at 6:29 with 801 & 803. Mr Jim waving profusely from the cab to my sparklers. All IM with lots of FEC blue containers double stacked, Pacer stacks, UMAX stacks, UPS, a FEC white refrigeration, a pair of Ashley's broken up with one sandwiched between FFE and a newbie colorfully decorated Sweetwater Brewing company.
Anita and Caboose

FEC101 Aug 26, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/yKERDMff7g0

FEC210 Aug 26, 2015

807,818 with a fast train including the private cars on the rear end.
EoT past MP236 at 11:33am.

FEC210 Aug 26, 2015 vid link:
http://youtu.be/b_74aZhX6Vw