Florida East Coast RR GP38-2 501 making a solo run through Grand Junction. 2.5.1983 Jacksonville, FL. FEC 501 and SBD 5510 work side by side in the late afternoon sun. Bowden Yard switchers always have motors facing north for some reason! And in another "number" twist, 501 & 510 in the same shot.

Reporting Marks: FEC Showing Locomotive model GP38-2 : Click on a locomotive to view pictures

Two new Florida East Coast GP38-2 (507, 510) engines are in a yard at Atlanta on their way south. They operated for a long time in Florida. I don't remember what yard this was - anyone ?

Florida East Coast GP38-2 #502 takes a rest from her switching duties at FEC's W. Palm Beach yard. The GP38-2s are the only non-turbo units left on the roster and they are not that easy to find. M&B GP28 1806 is shuffling FEC GP38-2 502 into the service center for repairs at Sherman Yard in Panama City, Fl. Q410-with a visitor from the South.

FEC FEATURES: Era-specific details ; Mid/Late Phase body; Blomberg B trucks; Horns on both ends; Large 3800 gallon fuel tank; Non-dynamic brakes ; Both mid and late paint scheme versions offered! Starting in 1972, the FEC acquired 11 of these GP38-2s. These locomotives came equipped with Oscitrol lighting and Leslie RS3L horns.

FEC FEATURES: Era-specific details ; Mid/Late Phase body; Blomberg B trucks; Horns on both ends; Large 3800 gallon fuel tank; Non-dynamic brakes ; Both mid and late paint scheme versions offered! Starting in 1972, the FEC acquired 11 of these GP38-2s. These locomotives came equipped with Oscitrol lighting and Leslie RS3L horns.

Starting in 1972, the FEC acquired 11 of these GP38-2s. These locomotives came equipped with Oscitrol lighting and Leslie RS3L horns. These GP38-2s are still in service today having gone through several rebuilds. Taking off the Oscitrol lighting from their nose and adding front and rear ditch lights, and RV AC units to their roof.

For more than 40 years, the GP38-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, helpers, snow fighting trains, and hump power. Many remain in service today. The points displayed are points you will earn based on your membership …

Florida East Coast ]ailway GP38-2 505 at Miami, Florida on December 19, 1979, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Number 505 was built in April 1978 ( c/n 776110-1 ). Photo Date:

With business picking up, an abundance of rock trains, and units off for LNG conversion, FEC has been reaching deep into its closet of stored equipment. Three GP40-2 units on a stone train, a GP40-2, SD40-2 and an 800 on hot trains, etc. Yep, there are …