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Berkshire & Eastern Engine 7517 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 7542 & 7517 Westbound at Cooks on January 21st of 2022.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7542 & 7517 Westbound at Cooks on January 21st of 2022.
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MEC 7542 & 7517 Westbound at Cooks on January 21st of 2022.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7542 & 7517 Westbound at Cooks on January 21st of 2022.
Photo by John Erickson.
Videos
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POED and MEC engines 7545, 7517, & 510 head out across the marsh at Winnocks Neck on June 9th of 2018.
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MEC engines 7517, 3403, 7528, 7605, & 7609 lead what looks like POED westbound at Wells on May 16th of 2019.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7517 | MEC | Active | 46008 | 6/1989 | 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 7517 < GECX 9001 < CSXT 7517 | |||||
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.