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PanAm Railways ST 70
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | ST | Returned to D&H at their bankruptcy separation | 84543 | 1963-4 | Jan 5, 1984 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| C-424M | Alco | 4-Wheel B-B | 2400 | 260,000 lbs | 4-cycle Model 251B V16 |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9" X 10.5" | 1660 gal. | 9'-04" | 54,100 lbs @ 25% | 65:18 | 80 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: D&H 451 < CR 2475 < EL 2401 Rebuilt for D&H by GE at Hornell, NY in 1980.