X0201 42004-01-02 0000740796 FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES INC FLA 0001209758 MACSWAIN ROBERT F ONE MALAGA STREET ST. AUGUSTINE FL 32084 0100Vice ChairmanCommon Stock2004-01-024F022133.15D32929DCommon Stock842IBy 401(k) PlanSurrender of shares to the issuer in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations.Shares of FLA common stock acquired through the Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. 401(k) plan. This information is based on a plan statement dated as of 12/31/03.By: ______________________________ Robert F. MacSwain2004-01-05