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PanAm MEC Engine 7575 from John Erickson
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MEC engines 7489, & 7835 lead POED westbound at Cooks, CPF 201 in Scarborough on April 27th of 2019.
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MEC 7575 with DJ-1 at Allied in Auburn on July 9th of 2020.
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MEC 7575 eastbound with MEC 7627 and POAY at Cooks on May 29th of 2021.
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MEC 7620 and 7575 bring L070 through Cumberland Center Station on October 19th of 2023.
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MEC 7575, 7643, & 512 take L069 across Merril Rd in Lewiston on Nov 10th of 2023.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7575 | MEC | Active | 46066 | 9/1989 | 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.