Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.
Photo Credit:
Left: by John Krause (9-1966)
Right: by Robert D. Grant
Shop Number 1503 - Built for: West Virginia Spruce Lbr. Co.
{944th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
11-1-1905
Class:
C
80-3
Trucks:
3
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 13.5 x 15
Gear Ratio:
2.056
Wheel Dia.:
36"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 50"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
35,026 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.04
Maximum
Safe Speed:
20.9
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
5 Tons
Water Capacity:
3,500 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
141,300
Owners:
West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co, Greenbrier and Elk River RR #5, Cass, WV
(9-29-1910) West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co., Greenbrier Cheat & Elk RR Co. #5, Cass, WV
(12-1928) West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. #5, Cass, WV
(6-15-1942) Mower Lbr. Co., #5, Cass, WV
(9-1-1960) Midwest Raleigh, Inc. (Scrap dealer), Office in Charleston, WV, shay left at Cass WV
(1962) State of West Virginia, Cass Scenic RR #5, Cass, WV
Disposition: Operational at Cass Scenic RR, Cass, WV
Additional Notes: West Virginia Spruce Lumber Co. was the parent company of West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co.
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