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MEC 258 Pictures from John Erickson
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | MEC | Unknown | 32667 | 11/1966 | 6/16/1981 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| GP38 | EMD | 4-Wheel B-B | 2000 | 245,000 lbs | 645 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.08" X 10" | 1700 | 9'-00" | 61,000 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.
Guilford acquired this locomotive on June 16th 1981 when they bought the MEC. It was wrecked 10/28/81, repaired in 1982; Unit returned to lessor and then rebuilt by VMV at Paducah, KY and then sold to New Hampshire & Vermont as their #3800.