Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection
Shop Number 1608 - Built for: Sibley Quarry Co.
{1,049th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
2-21-1906
Class:
A
18-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 8 x 12
Gear Ratio:
3.071
Wheel Dia.:
26.5"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
ST. - 35.5"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
10,680 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.52
Maximum
Safe Speed:
10.3
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
1 Ton
Water Capacity:
800 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
38,900
Owners: (Includes new data after 2018 Shay book completed)
Sibley Quarry Co. #1, Trenton, MI
(2-22-1922) Brunner-Mond Canada, Ltd. #1, Amherstburg, ONT, CAN
(5-1-1923) For Sale (asking $1250)
Wilson Equip. Co., Toronto, ONT, CAN
(6-2-1923) Pembroke Lbr. Co., Pembroke, ONT, CAN
Disposition: (10-10-1925) Scrapped
Additional Notes: At Sibley Quarry Co., it was the only #1, not (1st)