 During the labor strife, FECR brought on replacement workers, and made numerous cost-saving operation changes, such as eliminating cabooses and becoming the first rail line in the nation to operate with two-man crews.In 1968, FECR ended passenger service, which had become unprofitable.In 1983, St. Joe's incorporated FOXX Holdings, which became the parent company for FECR as well as Flagler (then known as the Flagler Development Company).