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MEC 344 Pictures from John Erickson
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MEC 345, 344, 371, 370, & 306 team up on RIED at Congress Street on February 26th of 2009.
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MEC 344 at Congress Street on May 15th of 2012.
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MEC 344 & B&M 340 haul PORU through Auburn on June 14th, 2013.
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MEC 315 joins forces with 344 and 502 on RUPO at Gray on October 5th of 2019.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | MEC | Active | 34662 | 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.