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MEC 280 Pictures from John Erickson
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | MEC | Returned to D&H | 36803 | 1968 | 1/5/1984 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| U23B | GE | 4-Wheel B-B | 2250 | 252,000 lbs | FDL12 (4-cycle) |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.0" x 10.5" | 1700 gal. or 2900 gal. | 9'-04" | 85,800 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.
Ex D&H 2301, Exx D&H 301. Returned to D&H at the 1988 bankruptcy.