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5/11/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:2/20/2005 - 12/9/2023
Album Info:Pictures from various vacations to Florida over the years. Most are from the Boynton Beach area but side trips to places like Miami and Folkston, GA are also included.
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New ties and waiting roadbed
Title:  New ties and waiting roadbed
Description:  Part of the Brightline Project
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:29 PM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Shiny new ties
Title:  Shiny new ties
Description:  Part of the Brightline Project
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:30 PM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
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Views:  22   Comments: 0
Tri-Rail approaches the Boynton Beach stop
Title:  Tri-Rail approaches the Boynton Beach stop
Description:  Heading north.
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:30 PM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
Tri-Rail pulls into Boynton Beach
Title:  Tri-Rail pulls into Boynton Beach
Description:  Heading north.
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:31 PM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  167   Comments: 0
TRCX 808 pushes north
Title:  TRCX 808 pushes north
Description:  Arriving at Boynton Beach
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:31 PM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  TRCX 808(F40PH-2C)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
TRCX 812 prepares to depart south
Title:  TRCX 812 prepares to depart south
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:32 PM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  TRCX 812(GP49)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
TRCX 812 departs south
Title:  TRCX 812 departs south
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:32 PM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  TRCX 812(GP49)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
TRCX 504 brings up the rear
Title:  TRCX 504 brings up the rear
Description:  Heading for Miami airport.
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:32 PM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  215   Comments: 0
Tri-Rail and 95
Title:  Tri-Rail and 95
Description:  They parallel each other most of the way between Miami and West Palm Beach.
Photo Date:  3/9/2016  Upload Date: 3/11/2016 10:50:33 PM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
Brightline West Palm Beach Station Under Constriction
Title:  Brightline West Palm Beach Station Under Constriction
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/10/2017  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:45:56 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  19   Comments: 0
Another shot of the under construction West Palm Beach Brightline Station
Title:  Another shot of the under construction West Palm Beach Brightline Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/10/2017  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:46:07 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Views:  34   Comments: 0
Looking southwards
Title:  Looking southwards
Description:  Lots of construction going on to get the FEC ready for Brightline Service
Photo Date:  3/10/2017  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:46:19 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
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Views:  33   Comments: 0
Switching action in Fort Pierce
Title:  Switching action in Fort Pierce
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2017  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:46:28 AM
Location:  Fort Pierce, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 413(GP40-2)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Roster shot of FEC 413
Title:  Roster shot of FEC 413
Description:  Seen switching Tropicana reefers in Fort Pierce.
Photo Date:  3/11/2017  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:46:35 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 413(GP40-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
FEC 413 switches some Tropicana Reefers
Title:  FEC 413 switches some Tropicana Reefers
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2017  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:46:45 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 413(GP40-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
The former Delray Beach SAL station
Title:  The former Delray Beach SAL station
Description:  A new apartment complex has opened up this shot. I am standing on the old platform while a northbound Tri-Rail train approaches.
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:46:53 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  36   Comments: 0
Tri-Rail heads north past the old SAL depot
Title:  Tri-Rail heads north past the old SAL depot
Description:  I am standing on the old platform.
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:47:00 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  472   Comments: 0
Tri-Rail 827 pushes its train north
Title:  Tri-Rail 827 pushes its train north
Description:  I am standing on the old SAL depot platform.
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:47:10 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  TRCX 827(BL36PH)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
The old SAL depot
Title:  The old SAL depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:47:20 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
The northbound Silver Star approaches
Title:  The northbound Silver Star approaches
Description:  The old SAL depot is to the left.
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:47:29 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  33   Comments: 0
The northbound Silver Star poses with the old SAL depot
Title:  The northbound Silver Star poses with the old SAL depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:47:37 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
AMTK 167 leads the Silver Star north
Title:  AMTK 167 leads the Silver Star north
Description:  The building to the left is the old SAL depot.
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:47:44 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Off to New York
Title:  Off to New York
Description:  The Silver Star accelerates north.
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:47:52 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  40   Comments: 0
Brightline speeds south
Title:  Brightline speeds south
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:48:00 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Brightline 101 leads a train south
Title:  Brightline 101 leads a train south
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:48:10 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  29   Comments: 0
"Bright Green" speeds north
Title:  "Bright Green" speeds north
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:48:22 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
FEC 418 leads a work train north
Title:  FEC 418 leads a work train north
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:48:31 AM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 418(GP40-2)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Brightline 101 brings up the rear of a northbound train
Title:  Brightline 101 brings up the rear of a northbound train
Description:  All Brightline trains have engines on either end.
Photo Date:  2/25/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:48:40 AM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  24   Comments: 0
Brightline boarding at Fort Lauderdale
Title:  Brightline boarding at Fort Lauderdale
Description:  My grandparents and I took a joyride on the Brightline from West Palm to Fort Lauderdale and back and we were blown away! The trains were quiet and the stations were very futuristic! Also, every staff member was courteous and helpful. Definitely a departure from the usual surly Amtrak emplpyees.
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:48:51 AM
Location:  Fort Lauderdale, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  29   Comments: 0
Brughtline coach and door
Title:  Brughtline coach and door
Description:  Note the platform extender so freights can pass the stations at speed.
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:48:59 AM
Location:  Fort Lauderdale, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
Very European Brightline coach interior
Title:  Very European Brightline coach interior
Description:  This is a "smart" (read: coach) car. It was sparkling clean and even smelled liked the inside of a European High Speed train.
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:49:08 AM
Location:  Fort Lauderdale, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Some track equipment along the FEC
Title:  Some track equipment along the FEC
Description:  Seen from a northbound Brightline train.
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:49:16 AM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  32   Comments: 0
Another piece of track equipment waits for its next duty
Title:  Another piece of track equipment waits for its next duty
Description:  Seen from a northbound Brightline train.
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:49:26 AM
Location:  Boynton Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  30   Comments: 0
South end of a Brightline Set
Title:  South end of a Brightline Set
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:49:34 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
Connection between locomotive (right) and coach (left)
Title:  Connection between locomotive (right) and coach (left)
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:49:43 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
Brightline 109 waits for its next trip
Title:  Brightline 109 waits for its next trip
Description:  Resting at West Palm Beach.
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:49:51 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  31   Comments: 0
Brightline 109 and the West Palm Beach station
Title:  Brightline 109 and the West Palm Beach station
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:50:01 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Brightline West Palm Beach station
Title:  Brightline West Palm Beach station
Description:  I was really impressed by the whole Brughtline operation including the stations. I hope they succeed!
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 10:50:12 AM
Location:  West Palm Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Views:  51   Comments: 0
Southbound Tri-Rail Arriving
Title:  Southbound Tri-Rail Arriving
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:18:49 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  TRCX 819(BL36PH)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
Passengers board a Miami bound Tri-Rail train
Title:  Passengers board a Miami bound Tri-Rail train
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:18:51 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
Preparing to depart south
Title:  Preparing to depart south
Description:  A southbound Tri-Rail train prepares to depart Delray Beach.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:18:54 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  TRCX 819(BL36PH)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Cab Car #511 brings up the rear
Title:  Cab Car #511 brings up the rear
Description:  Train is heading south towards Miami.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:18:56 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
A northbound Tri-Rail train approaches
Title:  A northbound Tri-Rail train approaches
Description:  Note he is running left.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:18:59 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Views:  20   Comments: 0
Crossing over
Title:  Crossing over
Description:  A northbound Tri-Rail train crosses over as it approaches Delray Beach station.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:19:02 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  20   Comments: 0
Approaching Delray Beach station
Title:  Approaching Delray Beach station
Description:  A northbound Tri-Rail train prepares to stop at Delray Beach. I-95 is on the left.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:19:05 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
Making the stop at Delray Beach
Title:  Making the stop at Delray Beach
Description:  #818 is the power on this northbound train.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:19:07 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  TRCX 818(BL36PH)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
The northbound Silver Star is next up
Title:  The northbound Silver Star is next up
Description:  Note he is running left.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:19:10 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
Amtrak #92 crosses over
Title:  Amtrak #92 crosses over
Description:  He was running left and has crossed over to make the station stop at Delray Beach.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:19:13 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Views:  26   Comments: 0
#92 and I-95
Title:  #92 and I-95
Description:  The Silver Star pulls in to Delray Beach station which is next to I-95. The train will closely parallel I-95 most of the way to New York.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:19:15 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 60(P42DC)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Amtrak #60 leads today's northbound Silver Star
Title:  Amtrak #60 leads today's northbound Silver Star
Description:  Seen pulling into Delray Beach station.
Photo Date:  2/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/12/2019 10:19:18 AM
Location:  Delray Beach, FL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 60(P42DC)
Views:  67   Comments: 0


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