PAR 1, & PAR 2 return an Amtrak coach July 31st of 2012. Video by John Erickson.
PAR 1 with the OCS (Officer and Crew Special) in Green on May 20th of 2013. Video by John Erickson.
PAR 1 with the OCS (Officer and Crew Special) in Green on May 20th of 2013. Video by John Erickson.
Par 1 & 2 depart westbound with the Officer and Crew Special at Strawberry Ave on September 20th of 2016. Video by John Erickson.
Engine Details
Number
Marks
Current Disposition
Eng. Serial No.
Eng. Built:
Date Acquired:
2
PAR
Active
A639
9/1954
7/2010
Eng. Type:
Engine Maker:
Trucks:
Horsepower:
Weight:
Engine:
FP9
EMD
4 Wheel B-B
1750
259,000 lbs
567C 16 cylinder
Bore & Stroke:
Fuel Capacity:
Truck Wheel Base:
Tractive Effort (starting):
Gear Ratio:
Speed:
8" X 10"
1200
9'-00"
64,000 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.
Heritage: Conway Scenic (CSRX) 6516, Ex VIA 6516, Ex CN 6516.