MEC Maine Central GP-7 #590 Fairfield, ME 02-17-80
Originally built for the L&N as their #439 it was purchased by the Maine Central in the late 70's becoming the MEC's #590 going into the shops at Waterville before entering revenue service,
The unit's nose was chopped, chopped, upgrades were made including the installation of ditchlights and of course getting a fresh coat of paint Working one of the switchers the 590 is rolling through Fairfield back in February 1980
MEC Maine Central GP-7 #590 Fairfield, ME 02-17-80
Originally built for the L&N as their #439 it was purchased by the Maine Central in the late 70's becoming the MEC's #590 going into the shops at Waterville before entering revenue service,
The unit's nose was chopped, chopped, upgrades were made including the installation of ditchlights and of course getting a fresh coat of paint Working one of the switchers the 590 is rolling through Fairfield back in February 1980