Florida East Coast Railway’s (FEC) No. 250 is among the latest commemorative units launched to honor the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. “With great pride and a continued commitment to serving our country, today we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, as well as remember and honor all the people who helped build this nation through hard work and sacrifice,” FEC CEO Bernardo Ayala said in a June 25 announcement of the locomotive’s launch.