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MEC 312 Pictures from John Erickson
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MEC 312 leads B&M 330 through Deering Junction after leaving their train (RUPO) at CPF 192 on May 11th of 2010.
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MEC 312, & 516 lead RUPO at Allied in Auburn on December 27th of 2016.
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MEC 312, & 501 with RUPO at Den in Lewiston on April 26th of 2017.
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MEC 504, 306, & 312 and RUPO pass Merril Rd in Lewiston on June 3rd of 2017.
Photo by John Erickson.
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MEC 312 & B&M 330 with RUPO meet a switching crew at Deering Jct. on May 11th of 2010.
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The crew on PORU has to protect crossings in Lewiston that were malfunctioning due to a broken rail today (May 31st of 2017).
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | MEC | Active | 34642 | 11/1968 | 11/1995 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| GP40 | EMD | HTB 4-Wheel | 3000 | 245,000 lbs | 645E 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.08" X 10" | 3600 | 9'-00" | 62,500 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.