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Viewing Album:  Folkston Trip (via Amtrak!) April 2025
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:4/24/2025 - 4/26/2025
Album Info:I had been wanting to take a long Amtrak trip for a while so in April 2025 I took the Silver Meteor down to Jacksonville in a roomette. From there I railfanned in the Folkston and Waycross area, including spending one night at the trackside "Peake's Cabin" in Folkston.
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AMTK 357 trails on the northbound Auto Train
Title:  AMTK 357 trails on the northbound Auto Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:09 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 357(ALC-42)
Views:  18   Comments: 0
"P052, Amtrak 352, limited clear, Folkston, north, out"
Title:  "P052, Amtrak 352, limited clear, Folkston, north, out"
Description:  The northbound Auto Train approaches the junction in Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:10 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
The tail end of the Auto Train passes through Folkston
Title:  The tail end of the Auto Train passes through Folkston
Description:  Meanwhile the the signal on the left is already et up for the next northbound.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:12 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
In the last light of the day...
Title:  In the last light of the day...
Description:  In the last light of the day empty ethanol train B642 (Tampa to Chicago) rolls north through Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:14 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5301(ES44DC) CSX 3167(ES44AC-H)
Views:  21   Comments: 0
Disturbing a quiet evening
Title:  Disturbing a quiet evening
Description:  Northbound empty ethanol train B642 (Tampa to Chicago) disturbs a quiet evening in Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:15 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5301(ES44DC) CSX 3167(ES44AC-H)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Gates Coming Down
Title:  Gates Coming Down
Description:  The gates on MArtin Street come down for a northbound freight.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:16 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0
M210 (Baldwin to Cincinnati autoracks) streaks north through Folkston
Title:  M210 (Baldwin to Cincinnati autoracks) streaks north through Folkston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:17 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 876(ES44AC-H) CSX 764(ES44AC-H)
Views:  13   Comments: 0
Just a Blur
Title:  Just a Blur
Description:  Autoracks on M210 (Baldwin to Cincinnati autoracks) are just a blur as the trains rolls north through Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:18 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  13   Comments: 0
The still of the night returns
Title:  The still of the night returns
Description:  M210 (Baldwin to Cincinnati autoracks) clears and the gates on Martin Street come back up and the still of the night returns.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:19 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Nighttime Intermodal
Title:  Nighttime Intermodal
Description:  I141 (North Baltimore to Jacksonville) streaks south through Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/25/2025  Upload Date: 5/1/2025 9:00:20 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3466(ET44AH) CSX 703(ES44AC-H) CSX 3384(ET44AH) CSX 459(AC44CW)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
I138 (Jacksonville to Charlotte) approaches Folkston
Title:  I138 (Jacksonville to Charlotte) approaches Folkston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:46 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 775(ES44AC-H)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
CSX 775 leads I138 (Jacksonville to Charlotte) north at Folkston
Title:  CSX 775 leads I138 (Jacksonville to Charlotte) north at Folkston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:49 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 775(ES44AC-H)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
CSX 3074 trails on I138 (Jacksonville to Charlotte, NC)
Title:  CSX 3074 trails on I138 (Jacksonville to Charlotte, NC)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:52 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3074(ES44AC-H)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
Shorty
Title:  Shorty
Description:  All of I138 (Jacksonville to Charlotte, NC) fits in the frame as it cruises north through Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:53 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
The southbound Silver Meteor speeds through Folkston
Title:  The southbound Silver Meteor speeds through Folkston
Description:  It was running only about 30 minutes late.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:55 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 322(ALC-42)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
AMTK 322 leads the Silver Meteor south through Folkston
Title:  AMTK 322 leads the Silver Meteor south through Folkston
Description:  It was running only about 30 minutes late.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:56 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 322(ALC-42)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
AMTK 304 is second out on today's southbound Silver Meteor
Title:  AMTK 304 is second out on today's southbound Silver Meteor
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:57 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 304(ALC-42)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
AMTK 355 is second out on today's southbound Silver Meteor
Title:  AMTK 355 is second out on today's southbound Silver Meteor
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:11:59 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 355(ALC-42)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
"Harrisburg" is the diner on today's southbound Silver Meteor
Title:  "Harrisburg" is the diner on today's southbound Silver Meteor
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:01 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Viewliner 62000 rides south on the Silver Meteor
Title:  Viewliner 62000 rides south on the Silver Meteor
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:03 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Viewliner 62009 rides south on the Silver Meteor
Title:  Viewliner 62009 rides south on the Silver Meteor
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:04 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Viewliner "Susquehanna River" rides south on the Silver Meteor
Title:  Viewliner "Susquehanna River" rides south on the Silver Meteor
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:05 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  2   Comments: 0
Next stop Jacksonville
Title:  Next stop Jacksonville
Description:  The southbound Silver Meteor speeds towards Jacksonville running only about 30 minutes late.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:07 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  0   Comments: 0
M452 (Miami to Waycross) approaches Folkston
Title:  M452 (Miami to Waycross) approaches Folkston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:08 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3291(ET44AH)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
M452 (Miami to Waycross) roars north at Folkston
Title:  M452 (Miami to Waycross) roars north at Folkston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:09 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3291(ET44AH)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
CSX 3291 leads M452 (Miami to Waycross) north through Folkston
Title:  CSX 3291 leads M452 (Miami to Waycross) north through Folkston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:11 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3291(ET44AH)
Views:  0   Comments: 0
A depressed center flatcar rides north on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Title:  A depressed center flatcar rides north on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:12 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
A BNSF reefer rides north on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Title:  A BNSF reefer rides north on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:15 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  0   Comments: 0
A former Great Lakes Carbon hopper rides north on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Title:  A former Great Lakes Carbon hopper rides north on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:16 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  2   Comments: 0
CSX 3343 is the mid-train DPU on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Title:  CSX 3343 is the mid-train DPU on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:17 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3343(ET44AH)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Another shot of CSX 3343 serving as the mid-train DPU on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Title:  Another shot of CSX 3343 serving as the mid-train DPU on M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:18 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3343(ET44AH)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Reefer on the Rear
Title:  Reefer on the Rear
Description:  ARMN 110816 brings up the rear of M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:20 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  2   Comments: 0
A string of reefers bring up the rear of M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Title:  A string of reefers bring up the rear of M452 (Miami to Waycross)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:21 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Bad time to get Breakfast
Title:  Bad time to get Breakfast
Description:  I had gone to eat some breakfast so I was caught on the wrong side of the tracks for M442 (Tampa to Waycross).
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:22 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7248(CM44AC)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
CSX 7085 trails on M442 (Tampa to Waycross)
Title:  CSX 7085 trails on M442 (Tampa to Waycross)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:25 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7085(CM44AC)
Views:  2   Comments: 0
M209 enters the Nahunta Sub
Title:  M209 enters the Nahunta Sub
Description:  M209 (Walbridge, OH to Baldwin, FL autoracks) exits the Jesup Sub from Waycross and enters the Nahunta Sub at Folkston
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:29 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7411(CM44AC)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
M209 (Walbridge, OH to Baldwin, FL autoracks) splits the signals at Folkston
Title:  M209 (Walbridge, OH to Baldwin, FL autoracks) splits the signals at Folkston
Description:  He is existing the Jesup Sub from Waycross and entering the Nahunta Sub.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:31 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7411(CM44AC)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
CSX 7411 leads M209 (Walbridge, OH to Baldwin, FL autoracks) south at Folkston
Title:  CSX 7411 leads M209 (Walbridge, OH to Baldwin, FL autoracks) south at Folkston
Description:  He is existing the Jesup Sub from Waycross and entering the Nahunta Sub.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:32 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7411(CM44AC)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
CSX 4559 trails on M209 (Walbridge, OH to Baldwin, FL autoracks)
Title:  CSX 4559 trails on M209 (Walbridge, OH to Baldwin, FL autoracks)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:34 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4559(SD70MAC)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Not Flat
Title:  Not Flat
Description:  While southern Georgia may seem flat this shot proves it does have some hills.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 8:12:35 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1   Comments: 0
L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn) approaches Grace Chapel Road with a nice consist
Title:  L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn) approaches Grace Chapel Road with a nice consist
Description:  This location is on the Jesup sub about 6 miles north of downtown Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:42 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 422(AC44CW)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
CSX 422 leads L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn) south at Grace Chapel Road
Title:  CSX 422 leads L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn) south at Grace Chapel Road
Description:  This location is on the Jesup Sub about 6 miles north of downtown Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:43 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 422(AC44CW)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
CSX 5303 trails on L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn)
Title:  CSX 5303 trails on L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn)
Description:  Seen at Grace Chapel Road which is on the Jesup Sub about 6 miles north of downtown Folkston.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:45 PM
Location:  Waycross, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5303(ES44DC)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
Champion in Trail
Title:  Champion in Trail
Description:  FEC 817 is seen in the consist of L795, the Waycross to Jacksonville turn. As a big FEC fan I was really happy to see this as this livery is on its way out.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:46 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 817(ES44C4)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
FEC 817 rides south on L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn)
Title:  FEC 817 rides south on L795 (Waycross to Jacksonville turn)
Description:  As a big FEC fan I was really happy to see this as this livery is on its way out.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:47 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FEC 817(ES44C4) CSX 4088(SD40-3)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
M603 departs Waycross for Winston
Title:  M603 departs Waycross for Winston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:49 PM
Location:  Waycross, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 960(ES44AC-H)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
CSX 3345 trails on M603
Title:  CSX 3345 trails on M603
Description:  Seen departing Waycross for Winston
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:50 PM
Location:  Waycross, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  1   Comments: 0
I miss you guys
Title:  I miss you guys
Description:  As a New England railfan about the only thing about Pan Am I miss are their OCS F Units. They are seen here at the Waycross Shops with an uncertain future.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:52 PM
Location:  Waycross, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  2   Comments: 0
CSX former Pan Am F Units sit outside the shops
Title:  CSX former Pan Am F Units sit outside the shops
Description:  As a New England railfan about the only thing about Pan Am I miss are their OCS F Units. They are seen here at the Waycross Shops with an uncertain future.
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:53 PM
Location:  Waycross, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A) CSX 7747(C40-8W)
Views:  6   Comments: 0
Units in the Rice Yard deadline 1
Title:  Units in the Rice Yard deadline 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2025  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 9:21:54 PM
Location:  Waycross, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 7736(C40-8W)
Views:  9   Comments: 0

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