POSE and MEC engines 7535 & 7489 head out across the marsh at Winnocks Neck on June 9th of 2018. Video by John Erickson.
MEC engines 7535 & 7875 at Cooks Crossing, Scarborough backing on to their train on October 6th of 2018. Video by John Erickson.
MEC 7727 joins forces with 7535 7541 and 7518 hauling westbound through Cooks in Scarborough on February 8th of 2020. Video by John Erickson.
PanAm MEC engines 7535, 7797, 7594, 5976, & 7541 bring WAPO through Lewiston on December 4th of 2020. Video by John Erickson.
Engine Details
Number
Marks
Current Disposition
Eng. Serial No.
Eng. Built:
Date Acquired:
7535
MEC
Active
46026
6/1989
1/2017
Eng. Type:
Engine Maker:
Trucks:
Horsepower:
Weight:
Engine:
C40-8W
GE
Hi-Adhesion C-C
4000
391,600 lbs
4-cycle Model 16FDL
Bore & Stroke:
Fuel Capacity:
Truck Wheel Base:
Tractive Effort (starting):
Gear Ratio:
Speed:
9" X 10.5"
4600 gal.
13'-07"
92,750 lbs @ 25%
83:20
70 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.