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Portland Terminal RR 1055
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1055 | PT | At Conway Scenic | 78416 | 11/1950 | 11/1950 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| S-4 | Alco | 4-Wheel B-B | 1000 | 229,700 lbs | 4-cycle Model 539 6L |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 12.5" X 13.0" | 635 | 8'-00" | 72,400 lbs @ 30% | 75:16 | 60 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.