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MEC 306 Pictures from John Erickson
Pictures
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MEC 306 and MEC 315 wait while the crew gets lunch at the Fairgrounds in Lewiston on April 12, 2008.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 306 and MEC 315 wait while the crew gets lunch at the Fairgrounds in Lewiston on April 12, 2008.
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MEC 306 and PO-1 work the east end of Rigby on the 2nd of February, 2005.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 306 and PO-1 work the east end of Rigby on the 2nd of February, 2005.
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MEC 306 and ST 690 wait with EDNM while the crew gets coffee at Congress St on April 12, 2008.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 306 and ST 690 wait with EDNM while the crew gets coffee at Congress St on April 12, 2008.
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B&M 332, MEC 516, MEC 306, & MEC 348 with WAPO at Browns Crossing on the 7th of September 2011.
Photo by John Erickson.B&M 332, MEC 516, MEC 306, & MEC 348 with WAPO at Browns Crossing on the 7th of September 2011.
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Mec 306 Eastbound at Den on July 26th of 2015.
Photo by John Erickson.Mec 306 Eastbound at Den on July 26th of 2015.
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Mec 306 Eastbound at Den on July 26th of 2015.
Photo by John Erickson.Mec 306 Eastbound at Den on July 26th of 2015.
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MEC 504, 306, & 312 and RUPO pass Merril Rd in Lewiston on June 3rd of 2017.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 504, 306, & 312 and RUPO pass Merril Rd in Lewiston on June 3rd of 2017.
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MEC 306 at Waterville on September 12th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 306 at Waterville on September 12th of 2020.
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Videos
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MEC 345, 344, 371, 370, & 306 team up on RIED at Congress Street on February 26th of 2009.
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MEC 306 leads GMTX 3005, 345 and 518 with POWA through Green on July 26nd of 2016.
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The crew on PORU has to protect crossings in Lewiston that were malfunctioning due to a broken rail today (May 31st of 2017).
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MEC 353, 306, & 518 head PORU east on the 2 track at Mountain Junction on September 30th of 2022.
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MEC 353, 306, & 518 head PORU east on the 2 track at Cumberland Center on September 30th of 2022.
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| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | MEC | Active | 33216 | 7/1967 | 11/1995 |
| 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.