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Amtrak Engine 73 from John Erickson
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Amtrak Engine 73 arrives at Saco on May 5, 2009.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak Engine 73 arrives at Saco on May 5, 2009.
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AMTK 73 waits with Amtrak 40th Anniversary Train in Portland on Aug. 11, 2011.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 73 waits with Amtrak 40th Anniversary Train in Portland on Aug. 11, 2011.
Photo by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | AMTK | Active | 49611 | 4/1997 | 4/1997 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Prime Mover: |
| P42DC | GE | B-B, high speed | 4,250 | 268,240 lb | 7FDL16, 4 stroke |
| Traction Motors: | Series: | Air Compressor: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Head-End Power: | Speed: |
| 4 - GE752AH DC motors | Genesis I | 1 - WABCO 3CDCLA | 63,000 lbf | 1 GTA33 alternator, 800 kW, 480 V | 110 mph |
This engine data is primarily from the builders data on the side of the locomotives with inclusions from The Diesel Shop, Wikipedia and others.