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MEC 470 Pictures from John Erickson
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | MEC | Sold | 12365 | 1950 | 1990's |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| GP7 | EMD | 4-Wheel B-B | 1500 | 246,000 lbs | 567B 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 8.5" X 10" | 800 | 9'-00" | 65,000 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.
This engine was MEC 564. It recieved the BM470 when it was rebuilt in 1982. It was later decided that it should be transferred to MEC 470.
Note: Heritage B&M 470 Ex MEC 564. Sold to Quebec Central in March of 2002.