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B&M 252
Pictures
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Boston & Maine 252 leads 203 and 378 with PORI past the detector at Gray on Jan 11, 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.Boston & Maine 252 leads 203 and 378 with PORI past the detector at Gray on Jan 11, 2005.
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MEC 252 at North Conway NH on the 24th of July, 2010.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 252 at North Conway NH on the 24th of July, 2010.
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Videos
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BM 252 takes PORI through Falmouth with 203, and 378 on the 11th of January 2005.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | B&M | Traded to Conway Scenic | 32661 | 11/1966 | 6/16/1981 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| GP38 | EMD | 4-Wheel B-B | 2000 | 245,000 lbs | 645 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.08" X 10" | 1700 | 9'-00" | 61,000 lbs @25% | 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.