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MEC 316 Pictures from John Erickson
Pictures
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MEC 316 meets a westbound at Congress St in June of 2001.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 316 meets a westbound at Congress St in June of 2001.
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MEC 316 in Green on August 1st of 2002.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 316 in Green on August 1st of 2002.
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MEC 374 & NS 5316 in New Gloucester on July 19th of 2008.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 374 & NS 5316 in New Gloucester on July 19th of 2008.
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MEC 519, MEC 316, & 2 others head east with EDNM at Gray on July 22nd of 2009.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 519, MEC 316, & 2 others head east with EDNM at Gray on July 22nd of 2009.
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MEC 510, MEC 316, MEC 376, & LTEX 2964 at Danville Junction in Auburn on June 9th, 2015.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 510, MEC 316, MEC 376, & LTEX 2964 at Danville Junction in Auburn on June 9th, 2015.
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MEC 316 with DJ-1 at Danville Junction on July 25th of 2015.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 316 with DJ-1 at Danville Junction on July 25th of 2015.
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MEC 316 & 3400 await their next duties at Rigby Yard in South Portland on September 5th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 316 & 3400 await their next duties at Rigby Yard in South Portland on September 5th of 2020.
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Videos
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MEC 316, 518, & 354 with RUPO enter the main line at Leeds Junction on September 13th of 2019.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | MEC | Not seen since 7/2016 | 34650 | 11/1968 | 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.