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MEC 608 Pictures
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MEC 517, HLCX 6404, HLCX 7182, & MEC 608 power POWA through Gray on May 6th of 2010.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | MEC | Active | 7396-41 | 7/1972 | 4/2010 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| SD40-2 | EMD | HTC 6-Wheel C-C | 3000 | 368,000 lbs | 645E3 16 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9.02" X 10" | 3200 | 13'-07" | 115,000 lbs @31.5% | 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.
Heritage: TFM 1412 < NdeM 3015 < nee Milw 3040