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MEC 378 Pictures from John Erickson
Pictures
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Boston & Maine 252 leads 203 and 378 with PORI past the detector at Gray on Jan 11, 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.Boston & Maine 252 leads 203 and 378 with PORI past the detector at Gray on Jan 11, 2005.
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MEC 378, MEC 301, and PORI depart from Rigby Yard on the 7th of February in 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 378, MEC 301, and PORI depart from Rigby Yard on the 7th of February in 2005.
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MEC 378 arrives at Congress Street on the 22nd of March in 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 378 arrives at Congress Street on the 22nd of March in 2005.
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MEC 378 and MEC 507 at Royal Junction on a fine summer day, June 7th 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 378 and MEC 507 at Royal Junction on a fine summer day, June 7th 2005.
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MEC 378 EDWA at Hacketts or Rumford Junction East in Auburn on the 29th of March in 2008.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 378 EDWA at Hacketts or Rumford Junction East in Auburn on the 29th of March in 2008.
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MEC 378 in Gray on the 20th of August in 2008.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 378 in Gray on the 20th of August in 2008.
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MEC 371 takes PORU out of Portland at Falmouth on November 11th of 2009.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 371 takes PORU out of Portland at Falmouth on November 11th of 2009.
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Videos
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BM 252 takes PORI through Falmouth with 203, and 378 on the 11th of January 2005.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | MEC | Unknown??? | 31872 | 4/1966 | 1990's |
| 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.