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MEC 617 Pictures
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 617 | MEC | Last Seen 3/8/2016 | 74603-6 | 5/1974 | 4/2010 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| SD40-2 | EMD | HTC 6-Wheel C-C | 3000 | 368,000 lbs | 645E3 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.02" X 10" | 3200 | 13'-07" | 115,000 lbs @31.5% | 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.
Heritage: ex-Trona 3001 < HLCX 6244 < nee ATSF SD45-2 5710