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Maine Central RR engine 501 in North Conway NH on the 28th of July 2008.
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Maine Central RR engine 501 in North Conway NH on the 24th of July 2010.
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Maine Central RR engine 501 at Conway Scenic RR in North Conway NH.
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Maine Central RR engine 501 at Conway Scenic RR in North Conway NH.
From the collection of John Erickson.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Retired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | MEC | Stored at N Conway | 47732 | 5/1910 | June 17, 1954 |
| Wheel Arr: | Engine Maker: | Eng. Built: | Valve Gear: | Drivers: | Class: |
| 2-8-0 "CONSOLIDATION" | Alco | 1910 | Walschaerts | 63 in | w |
| Bore & Stroke: | Boiler Pressure: | Tractive Effort: | Total E & T weight: | Total E & T Length: | Data Source: |
| 22" X 28" | 200 psi | 36,569 lbf | 348,000 lb | 71 ft 4 in | Data from wikipedia.org steamlocomotive.com & railroad.net |
Thanks to Google's Maine Central Railroad and wikipedia.org for the information.
Note: This engine was purchased by the 470 Railroad Club in hopes that it would eventually run on the Conway Scenic RR in New Hampshire, but funds and manpower have left it to cosmetic restoration only so far.