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Berkshire & Eastern Engine 5966 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.
Pictures
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MEC 5966 rides along on 16-R in Greenfield, MA on March 15th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 5966 rides along on 16-R in Greenfield, MA on March 15th of 2020.
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MEC 5966 taking lunch with the crew in Brunswick on April 4th of 2023.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 5966 taking lunch with the crew in Brunswick on April 4th of 2023.
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MEC 5966 taking lunch with the crew in Brunswick on April 4th of 2023.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 5966 taking lunch with the crew in Brunswick on April 4th of 2023.
Photo by John Erickson.
Videos
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CSXT 8009, MEC 7787, MEC 5966, CSXT 6229, MEC 5972, MEC 518, CSXT 6219, and CSXT 2561, mostly dead engines for Waterville to repair, lead L070 through Green toward Monmouth on the 15th of March, 2025.
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CSXT 8009, MEC 7787, MEC 5966, CSXT 6229, MEC 5972, MEC 518, CSXT 6219, and CSXT 2561, mostly dead engines for Waterville to repair, lead L070 through Monmouth toward Belgrade on the 15th of March, 2025.
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CSXT 8009, MEC 7787, MEC 5966, CSXT 6229, MEC 5972, MEC 518, CSXT 6219, and CSXT 2561, mostly dead engines for Waterville to repair, lead L070 through Belgrade and past Messalonskee Lake on the 15th of March, 2025.
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CSXT 7774, 8833, 5966, and 8873 lead L070 past Merill Rd in Lewiston on the 19th of May, 2025.
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CSXT 7774, 8833, 5966, and 8873 lead L070 through Cresey in Monmouth on the 19th of May, 2025.
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CSXT 7799 and MEC engines 5973, 5966, 5958, 5972, and 5963 take L070 eastbound across Brighton Ave on June 21st of 2025.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5966 | MEC | Active | 45632 | 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 5966 < GECX 90?? < CSX 5966 < NS 4804 < CR 5068 | |||||
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 5966 ex < NS 4804 ex < CR 5068