Florida East Coast's (FEC's) first diesel locomotive, E3A #1001 of 1939, was assigned to the Jacksonville - Miami Henry Flagler. Partner #1002, along with 2 identical Atlantic Coast Line E3A's #500 & #501, was assigned to the inaugural New York - Miami Champion pool. Each unit pulled an identical consist of 7 passenger cars, with 2 sets owned by each railroad. The colors on the E3A #1001 locomotive depict FEC Railway's red, yellow, and silver, used from 1939 to 1962.