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PanAm MEC Engine 7643 from John Erickson
Pictures
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MEC 7643 riding second on AYPO at Cooks in Scarborough, ME on May 1st of 2021.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7643 riding second on AYPO at Cooks in Scarborough, ME on May 1st of 2021.
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MEC 7643 at Mountain Junction on May 18th of 2021.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7643 at Mountain Junction on May 18th of 2021.
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MEC 7643 assisting on L069 at Roy near Leeds Jct on November 10th of 2023.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 7643 assisting on L069 at Roy near Leeds Jct on November 10th of 2023.
Photo by John Erickson.
Videos
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MEC 7575, 7643, & 512 take L069 across Merril Rd in Lewiston on Nov 10th of 2023.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7643 | MEC | Active | 46367 | 8/1990 | 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.
Heritage: GECX 9023 ex < CSXT 7643