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General Electric P42 Engines
The P42 series was built between 1996 and 2001, weighs 268,800 lbs and uses a GE 7FDL-16 diesel prime mover that develops 4250 hp. Use of the head end power drops the horsepower at the rails by 700hp. My thanks to Wikia Fandom for their information.
Videos
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AMTK 406 leads 694 and Engine 151 through Yarmouth Junction on July 21st of 2018.
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Amtrak 90224 & 14 on the move with 684 at Falmouth on March 31st of 2023.
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MEC 7807 and 7799 with L070 pass Amtrak 686 with cabcar 90406 and engine 95 at Mountain Junction on March 25th of 2025.
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Amtrak 118 and 90214 take 697 up the Mountain Branch at Mountain Junction on June 21st of 2025.
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Pictures
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AMTK 106 pushes 696 southbound through Mountain Junction on February 18th of 2017.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 106 pushes 696 southbound through Mountain Junction on February 18th of 2017.
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Amtrak 177 takes 691 past Yarmouth Junction on May 12th of 2018.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 177 takes 691 past Yarmouth Junction on May 12th of 2018.
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AMTK 18 at Mountain Junction in Portland on August 4th of 2018.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 18 at Mountain Junction in Portland on August 4th of 2018.
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Amtrak engine 130 with 693 at Mountain Junction on October 6th of 2018.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak engine 130 with 693 at Mountain Junction on October 6th of 2018.
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AMTK 37 at Mountain Junction on January 19st of 2019.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 37 at Mountain Junction on January 19st of 2019.
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Amtrak 41 and 167 move 694 through Yarmouth Junction toward Portland on February 23rd of 2019.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 41 and 167 move 694 through Yarmouth Junction toward Portland on February 23rd of 2019.
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AMTK 72 with Downeaster 691 backing out of Portland Station at Mountain Jct on September 28th of 2019.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 72 with Downeaster 691 backing out of Portland Station at Mountain Jct on September 28th of 2019.
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AMTK 197 with the Downeaster 686 at Durham, NH on March 16th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 197 with the Downeaster 686 at Durham, NH on March 16th of 2020.
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AMTK 26 with the Downeaster 682 at Ballardvale, MA on March 16th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 26 with the Downeaster 682 at Ballardvale, MA on March 16th of 2020.
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AMTK 86 with a Wash Extra at Mountain Junction on October 31st of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 86 with a Wash Extra at Mountain Junction on October 31st of 2020.
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AMTK 116 with Downeaster 694 at Brunswick on November 14th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 116 with Downeaster 694 at Brunswick on November 14th of 2020.
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Amtrak 103 backs 683 out of the station at Mountain Junction on March 31st of 2023.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 103 backs 683 out of the station at Mountain Junction on March 31st of 2023.
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Amtrak 86 shoving 683 back past Mountain Jct on October 18th of 2023 after a stop at Portland Station.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 86 shoving 683 back past Mountain Jct on October 18th of 2023 after a stop at Portland Station.
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Amtrak 105 and 691 going by Rigby Yard in South Portland on March 16th of 2024.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 105 and 691 going by Rigby Yard in South Portland on March 16th of 2024.
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Amtrak 95 arrives in Portland ME on an extra on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 95 arrives in Portland ME on an extra on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
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Amtrak 125 arrives in Portland ME with 693 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 125 arrives in Portland ME with 693 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
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Amtrak 117 arrives in Portland ME with 695 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 117 arrives in Portland ME with 695 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
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Amtrak 117 waiting in Portland ME with 695's equipment on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 117 waiting in Portland ME with 695's equipment on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
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Amtrak 125 departs Portland ME with 698 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 125 departs Portland ME with 698 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
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Amtrak 125 departs Portland ME with 698 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak 125 departs Portland ME with 698 on July 26th of 2025. Most trains stopped and started here for the day due to track maintenance.
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