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CSXT 8873
Pictures
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CSXT 7807 and 8833 with L070 at Leeds Jct on April 1st of 2025.
Photo by John Erickson.CSXT 7807 and 8833 with L070 at Leeds Jct on April 1st of 2025.
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CSXT 7807 and 8833 with L070 at Leeds Jct on April 1st of 2025.
Photo by John Erickson.CSXT 7807 and 8833 with L070 at Leeds Jct on April 1st of 2025.
Photo by John Erickson.
Videos
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CSXT 7774, 8833, 5966, and 8873 lead L070 past Merill Rd in Lewiston on the 19th of May, 2025.
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CSXT 7774, 8833, 5966, and 8873 lead L070 through Cresey in Monmouth on the 19th of May, 2025.
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CSXT 8873, CSXT 7799, MEC 518, MEC 501, MEC 5976, & CSXT 2561 bring L070 past Mountain Junction and into Rigby Yard on June 21st of 2025.
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CSXT 7799, 7787, & 8873 with L070 in Green on August 11th of 2025.
Renew 252
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Heritage: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8873 | CSXT | Active | 31290 | 2/1966 | Ex-PRR SD40 6045 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| SD40-2 | EMD | HTC 6-Wheel C-C | 3000 | 368,000 lbs | 645E3 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.02" X 10" | 3200 | 13'-07" | 115,000 lbs @31.5% | 62:15 | 65 mph |
All diesel engine data is usually from The Diesel Shop with inclusions from Wikipedia where the information on The Diesel Shop was spotty. Former Maine Central Locomotives are checked against Maine Central Diesel Locomotives Revised Edition by Edwin B. Robertson.