Lima Machine Works

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Shop Number 148 - Built for: Gustav (Gus) Wilke
{116th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
4-15-1886
Class:
A
11-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 8x8
Gear Ratio:
2.176
Wheel Dia.:
26"
Gauge:
36"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
WT.- 36"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
5,142 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.38
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
14.2
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
1 Cord
Water Capacity:
730 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
24,000
Owners:
Gustav Wilke, Austin, TX
Industrial Lbr. Co., Vinton, LA
Disposition: Used to haul granite for building the Texas State Capitol
Out of Service 10-10-1919
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