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MEC 343 Pictures from John Erickson
Pictures
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MEC 343 working Yard 8 in Portland, ME on January 4th 2006.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 343 working Yard 8 in Portland, ME on January 4th 2006.
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MEC 343 working Yard 8 in Portland, ME on January 4th 2006.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 343 working Yard 8 in Portland, ME on January 4th 2006.
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B&M 327, ST 216, MEC 343, and ST 621 have EDWA at Congress St on April 3, 2007.
Photo by John Erickson.B&M 327, ST 216, MEC 343, and ST 621 have EDWA at Congress St on April 3, 2007.
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MEC 343 & ST 216 at Danville Junction in Auburn on October 10th 2007.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 343 & ST 216 at Danville Junction in Auburn on October 10th 2007.
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MEC 343 EDNM at New Gloucester East on May 21st 2008.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 343 EDNM at New Gloucester East on May 21st 2008.
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MEC 343 takes POWA east near Packard in Readfield on June 24th of 2014.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 343 takes POWA east near Packard in Readfield on June 24th of 2014.
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MEC 503 & 343 lead PORU through Danville in Auburn on August 5th of 2015.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 503 & 343 lead PORU through Danville in Auburn on August 5th of 2015.
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MEC 343 & MEC 511 head out accross Scarborough Marsh.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 343 & MEC 511 head out accross Scarborough Marsh.
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Videos
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MEC 343 & B&M 342 haul POWA through Royal Junction on April 8th of 2005.
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ST 77, & 343 NMPO at Leeds Junction on July 25th of 2005.
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MEC 343 in Yard 8 in Portland, ME January 4th of 2006.
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MEC 343 in Yard 8 in Portland, ME January 4th of 2006.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | MEC | Not seen since 2015 | 34660 | 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.