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MEC 383 Pictures from John Erickson
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MEC engines 515, 383, & 507 lead PORU eastbound at Gray on April 6th of 2019.
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MEC 381, 383, & 510 pull RUPO through Falmouth (CPF 192) in Portland on August 24th of 2019.
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MEC 606 WAPO gets help from WA-1 after stalling at Monmouth Maine on March 6th of 2020.
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MEC 506 383 & 307 take PORU eastbound at Gray on May 29th of 2021.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | MEC | Active | 38402 | 9/1971 | 2018 |
| 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.