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2/19/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Maine Central
Model:BLW 4-6-4Built As:MEC 702 (4-6-4)
Serial Number:61371Order No:
Frame Number:23X28 cylinders, 73" driversBuilt:5/1930
Notes:Class D - blt 5/30 sc 8/55
Other locos with this serial:  MEC 702(4-6-4)
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MEC 4-6-4 #702
Title:  MEC 4-6-4 #702
Description:  Here is one of only two 4-6-4 Hudsons that Maine Central ever owned. Built by Baldin in May of 1930, it lasted until 1955 with the last years seeing duties at the Portland Terminal Company. Its sister, #701 was retired in 1950. Specs - Serial #61371, class D, 73" drivers, impressive 240 psi boiler pressure, 23x28" cylinders, engine weight of 312,590 lb, tractive effort of 41,392 lb. An unknown photographer took this photo. No date or location were listed either.
Photo Date:  6/1/1940  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 12:12:59 PM
Location:  Unknown, ME
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  MEC 702(4-6-4)
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