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CSXT 8872
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CSXT 8872, 101, & 486 take POSE or M426 west across Winnocks Neck on June 24th of 2022.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Heritage: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8872 | CSXT | Active | 33960 | 8/1968 | Ex-KCS SD40 616 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| SD40-2 | EMD | HTC 6-Wheel C-C | 3000 | 368,000 lbs | 645E3 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.02" X 10" | 3200 | 13'-07" | 115,000 lbs @31.5% | 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.