PORU and MEC engines 319, 501, & 381 roll through Gray on July 19th of 2017. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 319 pulls RUPO through Den in Lewiston on June 27th of 2019. Photo by John Erickson.
MEC 319, 501, & 380 pull PORU off the siding at Hackets in Auburn on August 31st of 2019. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 319, & 305 pull PORU through Danville in Auburn on September 13th of 2019. Photo by John Erickson.
MEC 319, & 305 with PORU doing work at Leeds Junction on September 13th of 2019. Photo by John Erickson.
MEC 315, 511, & 319 with RUPO at Leeds Junction in Whales on May 2nd of 2020. Video by John Erickson.
Engine Details
Number
Marks
Current Disposition
Eng. Serial No.
Eng. Built:
Date Acquired:
319
MEC
Active
34654
11/1968
11/1995
Eng. Type:
Engine Maker:
Trucks:
Horsepower:
Weight:
Engine:
GP40
EMD
HTB 4-Wheel
3000
245,000 lbs
645E 16 cylinder
Bore & Stroke:
Fuel Capacity:
Truck Wheel Base:
Tractive Effort (starting):
Gear Ratio:
Speed:
9.08" X 10"
3600
9'-00"
62,500 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.