Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
George Kadelak collection
Shop Number 2382 - Built for: Laurel River Logging Co.
Built:
10-07-1910
Class:
B
28-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Diam x Stroke]
3 - 8 x 10
Gear Ratio:
3.071
Wheel Diam:
27.5"
Gauge:
42"
Boiler:
[Style - Diam.]
E.W.T. - 35.375"
Fuel Type:
Wood / Coal
 Fuel Capacity:
1.25 Cords / 1.5 Tons
 Water Capacity:
850 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
59,400
Owners:
Laurel River Logging Co., Madison County RY #2, Runion, NC
(7-9-1919) leased to: Curry Brothers Lumber Co., Mill Creek Valley RR, Runion, NC
(1-21-1920) Broad River Lumber Co. French Broad RR #2, Runion, NC
(8-1923) Griffith Lumber Co. #2, Runion, NC
Leased to: R. W. Mayer #2, Runion, NC
(1925) Southern Iron & Equip. Co. (D) #2071, Atlanta, GA
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: Mill Creek Valley RR was a local name used in 1919 for about 4-5 months when Laurel River Logging Co. stopped operations on Madison County RY including its service to Curry Brothers Lumber Co. When Broad River Lumber Co. bought out Laurel River Logging Co. in 11-1919, the railroad was renamed French Broad RR.

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