Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.
Photo Credit:
Left: Dan Abbot collection
Right: Denver Public Library Western collection
Shop Number 2159 - Built for: Argentine Central RY
{1,598th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
5-8-1909
Class:
B
50-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 11 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.211
Wheel Dia.:
32"
Gauge:
36"
 Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 46.25"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
22,563 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.81
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.2
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
3.75 Tons
Water Capacity:
2,400 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
81,800
Owners:
Argentine Central RY Co., Argentine Central RY, #7, Silver Plume, CO
(1913) Georgetown & Grays Peak RY #7, Silver Plume, CO
(1913) Argentine & Grays Peak RY #7, Silver Plume, CO
(8-21-1918) Natalbany Lbr. Co., Kentwood, Greenburg & Southwestern RR #7, Kentwood, LA
(6-1921) [Std.] Natalbany Lbr. Co., New Orleans, Natalbany & Natchez RR #3, Natalbany, LA
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: Shipped to: Denver, CO