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MEC 301 Pictures from John Erickson
Pictures
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MEC 301 at Green on the 19th of March, 2003.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 301 at Green on the 19th of March, 2003.
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MEC 301 in Green on April 19th, 2003.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 301 in Green on April 19th, 2003.
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MEC 301 at Royal Jct on the 25th of March, 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 301 at Royal Jct on the 25th of March, 2005.
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MEC 301 at Waterville on September 5, 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 301 at Waterville on September 5, 2005.
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MEC 301 MEC 349 MEC 350 arriving at Rigby on the 13th of October, 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 301 MEC 349 MEC 350 arriving at Rigby on the 13th of October, 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | MEC | Retired 1/28/2008 | 30939 | 12/1965 | 11/1995 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| GP40 | EMD | HTB 4-Wheel | 3000 | 245,000 lbs | 645E 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.08" X 10" | 3600 | 9'-00" | 62,500 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.