Unit # Notes Model Serial # Pictures : MEC 388 : GP7 8872: 3: 163724: MEC 393 : GP7 8878: 9: 163721: MEC 433 : GP7 17764: 1: 163723: MEC 439

Jun 6, 2008 · GP7 #581 shows the original Maroon & Gold colors, the same used on Boston & Maine locomotives in the 1950s. In time the MEC received GP7s in a similar scheme, substituting green for the maroon. Only 566-569 were delivered in this scheme. Here is a P2K GP7 at work on my previous layout.

Two Maine Central Geeps head up what appears to be a fan trip on the MEC line. Note GP 251 sporting a new paint job done earllier that year. MEC #573 soon will be moving first to the Springfield Terminal as their #27 and eventually to Conway Scenic RR as again sporting the MEC 573 colors. Wm J. Madden slide.

Maine Central Railroad GP7 563 at Bangor, Maine on June 21, 1982, Kodachrome by Roger's Railroad Photos, Chuck Zeiler collection.

With a number of F7’s already in use on the railroad, the WP looked to the GP7 as a more versatile choice to expand its diesel roster and get the last of their steam locomotives off the rails. Since the GP7 was nearly identical mechanically to the F7s it was a …

MEC no 592 is a chopped nose GP7R and is an ex L&N engine pictured here at Waterville 8-19-82

EMD GP7: Built As: MEC 561 (GP7) Serial Number: 12362: Order No: 6147: Frame Number: 6147-1: Built: 10/1950: Notes: blt 10/1950 to ST #22: Other locos with this serial: MEC 561(GP7) EPRY 22(GP7) AFRX 22(GP7) ST 22(GP7) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Page 1 …

Apr 27, 2010 · Originally a Maine Central GP7 in the 500?-series, rebuilt sometime in the early Guilford era with a chopped nose and redesignated a GP7W (wide cab).

MEC FEATURES: Winterization hatch; Full sill skirts; Nose-mounted bell; Tall MU stands; Maine Central continued the process of dieselization of their freight operations in Fall 1950 and 1953 with the purchase of 9 EMD GP7 locomotives equipped with dynamic brakes.

Maine Central Railroad GP7 590 at South Portland, Maine on May 7, 1984, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.