Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.
Photo Credit:
Top: George R. Kadelak collection (BP 8-1905)
Painting: by Tony Howe
Shop Number 1550 - Built for: Eastman, Gardiner & Co.
{991st Lima Built Shay}
Built:
8-24-1905
Class:
C
60-3
Trucks:
3
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 12 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.21
Wheel Dia.:
32"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 44"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
24,166 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.12
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.2
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
2.5 Cords
Water Capacity:
3,000 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
100,900
Owners:
Eastman, Gardiner & Co., Laurel & Tallahoma Western RY #62, Laurel, MS
Disposition: (1930) Scrapped
Additional Notes: new boiler 1-11-1917
(4-2-22) Lima visit record: changing locos on main line from coal to wood, crews not cooperating as they do not want to burn wood