MEC 347, 377, 517, & 379, & ST 621 pull out of the siding at New Glouster with POWA on April 11th of 2005. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 300 & 309 with RURJ meet MEC 349 & 347 with PORI at Congress St. on January 25th 2006. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 349 & MEC 347 and PORI pull out at Congress Street on January 25th 2006. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 349 & MEC 347 and PORI pull up to Congress St. for a meet with RURJ on January 25th 2006. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 371, 381 & 348 bring WAPO along as it heads west through Hackets on July 9th of 2014. Photo by John Erickson.
MEC 371, 381 & 348 bring WAPO along as it heads west at Allied on July 9th of 2014. Photo by John Erickson.
Engine Details
Number
Marks
Current Disposition
Eng. Serial No.
Eng. Built:
Date Acquired:
347
MEC
Unknown
35044
4/1969
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.