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SLR 3008 Pictures from John Erickson
Pictures
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SLR 3008 works the Danville switching with train 512 on December 12th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.SLR 3008 works the Danville switching with train 512 on December 12th of 2020.
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SLR 3008 working 513 at Lewiston Junction in Auburn on January 7th of 2021.
Photo by John Erickson.SLR 3008 working 513 at Lewiston Junction in Auburn on January 7th of 2021.
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SLR 3008 getting prepared for duty on March 3rd of 2023 at Lewiston Jct.
Photo by John Erickson.SLR 3008 getting prepared for duty on March 3rd of 2023 at Lewiston Jct.
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SLR 3008 ready to work at Danville Junction in Auburn on June 21st, 2024.
Photo by John Erickson.SLR 3008 ready to work at Danville Junction in Auburn on June 21st, 2024.
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Videos
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SLR 3008 and train 512 fly through Oxford on June 23rd of 2023.
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SLR 3008 and 3587 lead 513 along Mechanic Falls Rd, Rt 121, on the 17th of May, 2025.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3008 | SLR | Active | 32602 | 1/1967 | 7/2010 |
| 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.