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MEC 470 Pictures from John Erickson
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MEC 470 at Waterville on the 5th of November, 2005.
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MEC 470 at Waterville on the 5th of November, 2005.
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MEC 470 at Waterville on the 5th of November, 2005.
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MEC 470 at Waterville on the 17th of July, 2008.
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MEC 470 receiving coal by crane.
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MEC 470.
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MEC 470 on the turntable.
From the collection of John Erickson.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Retired: |
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| 470 | MEC | Under Restoration | 65555 | 5/1924 | June 17, 1954 |
| Wheel Arr: | Engine Maker: | Eng. Built: | Valve Gear: | Drivers: | Class: |
| 4-6-2 "Pacific" | Alco | 5/1924 | Baker | 73 inch | C-3 |
| Bore & Stroke: | Boiler Pressure: | Tractive Effort: | Combined Heating Surface: | Total E & T Weight: | Data Source: |
| 24" X 28" | 195 psi | 36,619 lbs | 3669 sq ft | 471,400 lbs | Data from New England Steam Co. & steamlocomotive.com |
Thanks to Google's Maine Central Railroad and New England Steam for the information.
Note: This engine was put on display in Waterville and is currently under restoration with a view of a possible return to service.