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MEC 372 Pictures from John Erickson
Pictures
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MEC 372 at Libby in Lewiston on the 19th of March, 2003.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 372 at Libby in Lewiston on the 19th of March, 2003.
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MEC 372 at the Fairgrounds on June 18th, 2003.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 372 at the Fairgrounds on June 18th, 2003.
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MEC 372 at the Fairgrounds on June 18th, 2003.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 372 at the Fairgrounds on June 18th, 2003.
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MEC 519, MEC 372, and B&M 332 head east on a light engine move at Royal Junction on the 20th of July 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 519, MEC 372, and B&M 332 head east on a light engine move at Royal Junction on the 20th of July 2005.
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MEC 519, MEC 372, and B&M 332 head east on a light engine move at Royal Junction on the 20th of July 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 519, MEC 372, and B&M 332 head east on a light engine move at Royal Junction on the 20th of July 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | MEC | Scrapped | 31886 | 4/1966 | 1990's |
| 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.