Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
David Thomas collection (1940-41)
Shop Number 1709 - Built for: Kirby Lbr. Co.
{1,149th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
7-20-1906
Class:
B
37-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]

W.T. - 42"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
Tractive Effort:
16,886 Lbs.
Factor of
Adhesion:

4.80
Maximum
Safe Speed:

17.1
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
1.75 Cords
Water Capacity:
1,560 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
66,500
Owners:
Kirby Lbr. Co. #51, Silsbee, TX
(8-27-1918) Kirby Lbr. Co. #51, Kirbyville, TX
(7-13-1921) Kirby Lbr. Co. #51, Blox, TX
Disposition: (12-1941) Scrapped at Silsbee, TX
Additional Notes: Some recordes incorrectly show this Shay as one time being #57. It was always #51 while #57 was a Lima 4-6-0 rod loco, obtained in 11-1910.