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Berkshire & Eastern Engine 7489 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 7489 awaits its next duties at Rigby Yard in South Portland on September 5th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7489 awaits its next duties at Rigby Yard in South Portland on September 5th of 2020.
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MEC 7489 runs the DJ-1 job at Danville Junction in Auburn on October 15th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7489 runs the DJ-1 job at Danville Junction in Auburn on October 15th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.
Videos
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POSE and MEC engines 7535 & 7489 head out across the marsh at Winnocks Neck on June 9th of 2018.
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MEC 7489 leads the way on a combined WAPO/RUPO westbound at Congress St. in Portland on March 16th of 2019.
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MEC engines 7489, & 7835 lead POED westbound at Cooks, CPF 201 in Scarborough on April 27th of 2019.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7489 | MEC | Active | 45906 | 5/1989 | 1/2017 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| C40-8W | GE | Hi-Adhesion C-C | 4000 | 391,600 lbs | 4-cycle Model 16FDL |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9" X 10.5" | 4600 gal. | 13'-07" | 92,750 lbs @ 25% | 83:20 | 70 mph |
| Heritage: MEC 7489 < GECX 9014 < CSXT 7489 < CR 6025 | |||||
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.