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Berkshire & Eastern Engine 5973 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 5973 rides along on 16-R in Greenfield, MA on March 15th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 5973 rides along on 16-R in Greenfield, MA on March 15th of 2020.
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MEC 5936 & 5973 ride along on 16-R in Greenfield, MA on March 15th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.MEC 5936 & 5973 ride along on 16-R in Greenfield, MA on March 15th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5973 | MEC | Active | 45645 | 5/1988 | 1/2017 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Engine: |
| B40-8W | GE | 4-Wheel FB-2 | 4000 | 280,000 lbs | 4-cycle Model 16FDL |
| Bore & Stroke: | Fuel Capacity: | Truck Wheel Base: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Gear Ratio: | Speed: |
| 9" X 10.5" | 3150 gal. | 9'-00" | 68,500 lbs @ 25% | 74:18 | 70 mph |
| Heritage: MEC 5973 < GECX 90?? < CSX 5973 < NS ?? < CR ?? | |||||
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 CSX 5973 ex < NS 4811 ex < CR 5081