The Maine Central purchased two Alco RS11’s in 1956. One went to subsidiary Portland Terminal, and one went to the parent company. Within six months, PTM 1082 became MEC 802, reunited with siste... (more)

MEC's only RS-11's leading the Bucksport Job at South Orrington. I felt fortunate to catch the pair working together. My 1981 trip to Maine netted some cool stuff but I think I only went through a... (more)