MEC 512 arrives with PO-1 in Brunswick on February 8th of 2010. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 512 takes a left with PO-1 in Brunswick and heads up the Lewiston Lower branch on February 8th of 2010. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 512 brings the FRA Extra west at Congress Street on May 15, 2012. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 512 and a 20 axle Schnable Car at Hackets on May 16th of 2012. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 512 brings DO-1 west at Cooks in Scarborough on April 16, 2013. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 7489 leads the way on a combined WAPO/RUPO westbound at Congress St. in Portland on March 16th of 2019. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 506, 512, & 505 with PORU at Leeds Junction on June 20th of 2020. Video by John Erickson.
BM 334, & MEC 511, & 512 with PORU at Danville in Auburn on July 9th of 2020. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 512, 511, & 505 take PORU across Court St in Auburn on July 31st of 2020. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 512, 345, & 5972 lead RUPO through North Leeds on May 2nd of 2021. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 7575, 7643, & 512 take L069 across Merril Rd in Lewiston on Nov 10th of 2023. Video by John Erickson.
Engine Details
Number
Marks
Current Disposition
Eng. Serial No.
Eng. Built:
Date Acquired:
512
MEC
Unknown
A3447
9/1975-3/1976
1990s
Eng. Type:
Engine Maker:
Trucks:
Horsepower:
Weight:
Engine:
GP40-2
EMD
HTB 4-Wheel
3000
250,000 lbs
645E3C 16 cylinder
Bore & Stroke:
Fuel Capacity:
Truck Wheel Base:
Tractive Effort (starting):
Gear Ratio:
Speed:
9.08" X 10"
1700
9'-00"
61,000 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.