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When Maine Switching tried the first run they tried a GP9 for the service but found they would commonly have to double a hill and due to a lack of sidings on the line this could take all day. Therefore this GP28 was leased, the added power seems to be enough.
LTEX 1804
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | LTEX | Active | 21223 | 7/1956 | 6/17/2025 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| GP28 | EMD | 4-Wheel B-B | 1800 | 280,000 lbs | 567D1 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 8.0" X 10" | 1700 | 9'-00" | 64,000 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.
Built As: NP 266 (GP9).