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Berkshire & Eastern Engine 7518 from John Erickson
This group of engines started as CSX engines, were bought by Pan Am, and are now under the Berkshire and Eastern control even if they still have Pan Am markings because they are actually still owned by Pan Am.
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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 7545 3401 & 7518 haul POED through Cooks in Scarborough on November 23rd of 2019.
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MEC 7727 joins forces with 7535 7541 and 7518 hauling westbound through Cooks in Scarborough on February 8th of 2020.
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PanAm MEC engines 7585, 7518, 506, 7534, & 619 bring POWA through Oakland on December 4th of 2020.
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MEC 7518 with 47 cars at Mountain Jct on July 6th of 2023.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7518 | MEC | Active | 46009 | 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 |
| Heritage: MEC 7518 < GECX 9012 < CSXT 7518 | |||||
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.