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Berkshire & Eastern Engine 7875 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 7535, & 7875 come out to Cooks to back in on their train, POED, on October 6th of 2018.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7535, & 7875 come out to Cooks to back in on their train, POED, on October 6th of 2018.
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MEC 7535, & 7875 come out to Cooks to back in on their train, POED, on October 6th of 2018.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7535, & 7875 come out to Cooks to back in on their train, POED, on October 6th of 2018.
Photo by John Erickson.
Videos
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MEC engines 7535 & 7875 at Cooks Crossing, Scarborough backing on to their train on October 6th of 2018.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7875 | MEC | Active | 47243 | 2/1993 | 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 7875 < CSX 7875 | |||||
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.