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Pictures of FEC 444
 
Owner: Florida East Coast
Model:Rebuilt EMD GP40-3Built As:BO 3771 (GP40)
Serial Number:37195Order No:7301
Frame Number:7301-7Built:3/1971
Notes:blt 3/71 as B&O 3771
Other locos with this serial:  BO 3771(GP40) CSX 6547(GP40) FEC 444(GP40-3) AGR 444(GP40-3) AGR 3061(GP40-3) AGR 3061(SD40-2)
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FEC 444 is the star of this year's Williams Station Day
Title:  FEC 444 is the star of this year's Williams Station Day
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Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 8:37:02 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
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Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
The crowd lines up to tour FEC 444. The 444 is unique in having horns at both ends. Which horn blows is determined by the position of the reverser.
Title:  The crowd lines up to tour FEC 444. The 444 is unique in having horns at both ends. Which horn blows is determined by the position of the reverser.
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Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 8:37:03 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  489   Comments: 1
Why the AGR and the volunteers of the M&M Gang do it... The kids (and most Parents) love it..
Title:  Why the AGR and the volunteers of the M&M Gang do it... The kids (and most Parents) love it..
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Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 8:37:04 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
Well almost all the kids love it. Some of the young ones don't like the horn
Title:  Well almost all the kids love it. Some of the young ones don't like the horn
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Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 8:37:35 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
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Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  403   Comments: 1
All is well however as everyone loves revving the engine even if they don't like blowing the horn.
Title:  All is well however as everyone loves revving the engine even if they don't like blowing the horn.
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Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 8:37:39 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
After the 443 has uncoupled and moved south on the main, FEC 444 backs down onto the train
Title:  After the 443 has uncoupled and moved south on the main, FEC 444 backs down onto the train
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Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 5:45:59 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  399   Comments: 0
FEC 443 backs down to couple onto the 444 giving us a rare matched set of engines
Title:  FEC 443 backs down to couple onto the 444 giving us a rare matched set of engines
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Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 5:46:00 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
Pausing at the loading dock for a photo op, Engineer Howard Keith updates M&M gang member Ken Kanne on today's schedule
Title:  Pausing at the loading dock for a photo op, Engineer Howard Keith updates M&M gang member Ken Kanne on today's schedule
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Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 5:46:04 PM
Location:  Frisco City, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
FEC 443 leads the train onto the CSXT flyover
Title:  FEC 443 leads the train onto the CSXT flyover
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 5:46:07 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 443(GP40-2) FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  405   Comments: 1
Overall view of the trestle - The track in the lower foreground is the North leg of the old wye that serves as the CSXT connecting track
Title:  Overall view of the trestle - The track in the lower foreground is the North leg of the old wye that serves as the CSXT connecting track
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Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 5:46:08 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 443(GP40-2) FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  728   Comments: 5
FEC 444 shoves the train over Barrancas Ave
Title:  FEC 444 shoves the train over Barrancas Ave
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Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 5:46:12 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  447   Comments: 1
The train is now parked at Hope Lumber where it will spend the night
Title:  The train is now parked at Hope Lumber where it will spend the night
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Photo Date:  5/28/2010  Upload Date: 6/1/2010 5:46:13 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  499   Comments: 1
A nice stiff grade up the hill to W Street lets the engines put on a show
Title:  A nice stiff grade up the hill to W Street lets the engines put on a show
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:48 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  486   Comments: 0
FEC 444 crests the grade across W St
Title:  FEC 444 crests the grade across W St
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:49 PM
Location:  Pensacola, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  474   Comments: 1
Even though its near the Gulf Coast, it ain't exactly Level Ground
Title:  Even though its near the Gulf Coast, it ain't exactly Level Ground
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:50 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
FEC 444 hauls the special across County Road 196
Title:  FEC 444 hauls the special across County Road 196
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:50 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  445   Comments: 1
FEC 444 approaches County Rd 99
Title:  FEC 444 approaches County Rd 99
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:08:51 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
The special crosses County Rd 99 for the second time in less than a mile
Title:  The special crosses County Rd 99 for the second time in less than a mile
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:03 PM
Location:  Perdido Heights, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  186   Comments: 1
FEC 444 approaches the Corley Rd crossing at the south end
Title:  FEC 444 approaches the Corley Rd crossing at the south end
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:04 PM
Location:  Walnut Hill, FL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 1
Just too late for the double, the special creeps over the bridge
Title:  Just too late for the double, the special creeps over the bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:21 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
FEC 444 leads the train down the fill from the CSXT overpass. The track in the foreground is the CSXT connector
Title:  FEC 444 leads the train down the fill from the CSXT overpass. The track in the foreground is the CSXT connector
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:34 PM
Location:  Atmore, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
The AGR has off-lease engines stashed everywhere. Here the special passes ex GT 6407 in the bottom of the siding
Title:  The AGR has off-lease engines stashed everywhere. Here the special passes ex GT 6407 in the bottom of the siding
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:35 PM
Location:  Huxford, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) RMPX 6407(GP40-2)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
FEC 444 rolls the train into the south end
Title:  FEC 444 rolls the train into the south end
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:36 PM
Location:  Frisco City, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
Drifting down hill into the yard
Title:  Drifting down hill into the yard
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Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:37 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
FEC 444 rattles over the frog at the south end of the yard
Title:  FEC 444 rattles over the frog at the south end of the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:41 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
A short layover and exchange of track warrants and the special is ready to head north again
Title:  A short layover and exchange of track warrants and the special is ready to head north again
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:43 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
FEC 444 brings the special over the Rte 41 bridge
Title:  FEC 444 brings the special over the Rte 41 bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:43 PM
Location:  Fountain, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Its beginning to rain
Title:  Its beginning to rain
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:44 PM
Location:  Hybart, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Most of the train is across the grade crossing and accelerating again
Title:  Most of the train is across the grade crossing and accelerating again
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:45 PM
Location:  Hybart, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
The special eases under the Rte 41 bridge
Title:  The special eases under the Rte 41 bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:46 PM
Location:  MacMillan, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
FEC 444 approaches the NS diamond
Title:  FEC 444 approaches the NS diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:46 PM
Location:  Kimbrough, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
FEC 444 slows for the NS diamond
Title:  FEC 444 slows for the NS diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:47 PM
Location:  Kimbrough, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
The special stops at the Depot for ice and water
Title:  The special stops at the Depot for ice and water
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:48 PM
Location:  Magnolia, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2) FEC 719(SD40-2)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
The special stops on the main to survey the situation
Title:  The special stops on the main to survey the situation
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:49 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  228   Comments: 1
A last conference between the AGR's conductor and the Train Boss before the AGR leaves the special
Title:  A last conference between the AGR's conductor and the Train Boss before the AGR leaves the special
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:52 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
The power backs into the pass track at the stockyards to tie up
Title:  The power backs into the pass track at the stockyards to tie up
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:53 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 443(GP40-2) FEC 444(GP40-3)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
With the power tied down in the pass by the stockyards, the crew just has to lock the switch and set the derail to end a long day
Title:  With the power tied down in the pass by the stockyards, the crew just has to lock the switch and set the derail to end a long day
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:09:54 PM
Location:  Linden, AL
Author:  Jim Larduskey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 444(GP40-3) FEC 443(GP40-2)
Views:  222   Comments: 0

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