Maine Central locomotive models and paint schemes

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I model Canadian Pacific and Canadian National in the 50’s and early 60’s and am adding a ficticous Maine Central branch on my layout. I would welcome any info on locomotives the Maine Central used in this time period and their paint schemes…Thanks Micahel

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Michael,

Here’s a site that I found on the Internet: http://www.angelfire.com/ct/MEC

Funny, other than a 2-8-0 and a 2-8-2, I can’t seem to find any references on the types of steam used on the MEC.

And, just to put a bug in your ear. If you going to be modeling the 50s and early 60s with a fictitious MEC branch, you should consider adding a ball signal to your layout. Even during that era, ball signals were still found (and used) in VT and NH. There’s still one remaining one in Whitefield, NH - although it doesn’t get much use anymore.

Anyhow, that would give you a very unique structure on your layout.

Tom

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I know the MEC had 2-10-2’s. I’ve seen them. I think they were the biggest steam on the system. But I digress…

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This site has lots of great MEC pics although I don’t think you can search by date.

http://photos.nerail.org/

Chris

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Hi all…Thanks for all the replies …I should have been more specific in stating I was only looking for diesel locomotives. I don’t run steam on my layout. Thanks again. Michael

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Michael,

Here’s another link on MEC diesels: http://www.trainweb.org/trains/MECROS.HTM

Tom

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Al replies greatly appreciated especially the links to the locomotive roaster…Thanks Tom…Michael

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If you are modelling an existing or previously existing railroad, how can it be fictitious???

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Here’s the diesel roster up to the Guilford era:

Click on chart to enlarge

D/B = Dynamic Brakes S/G = Steam Generator