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Central Maine & Quebec Engine 2002 from John Erickson

Engine Details
Number Marks Current Disposition Eng. Serial No. Eng. Built: Date Acquired:
2002 CMQ Active 42413 4/1979
Eng. Type: Engine Maker: Trucks: Horsepower: Weight: Engine:
B23-7 GE FB-2 B-B 2300 253,000 lbs 4-cycle Model FDL12
Bore & Stroke: Fuel Capacity: Truck Wheel Base: Tractive Effort (starting): Gear Ratio: Speed:
9" X 10.5" 2150 gal. 9'-04" 63,250 lbs @ 25% 74:18 70 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.

Heritage: ATSF 6367 > BNSF 4224 > MMA 2002