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Berkshire & Eastern Engine 5943 from John Erickson
This group of engines started as CSX engines, were bought by Pan Am, and are now under the Berkshire and Eastern control even if they still have Pan Am markings because they are actually still owned by Pan Am.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5943 | MEC | Active | 45964 | 4/1988 | 1/2017 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| B40-8W | GE | 4-Wheel FB-2 | 4000 | 280,000 lbs | 4-cycle Model 16FDL |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9" X 10.5" | 3150 gal. | 9'-00" | 68,500 lbs @ 25% | 74:18 | 70 mph |
| Heritage: MEC 5943 < GECX 9054 < CSX 5943 < NYSW 4036 | |||||
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.
Heritage CSX 5943 ex < NYSW 4036