Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
Thompson Family collection (c1910) from West Virginia University Library collection
Shop Number 237 - Built for: Miller & Whitmer
{203rd Lima Built Shay}
Built:
4-12-1889
Class:
A
17-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 9x8
Gear Ratio:
2.176
Wheel Dia.:
26"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
WT - 30"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
8,508 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.26
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
14.2
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
0.75 Cord
Water Capacity:
840 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
26,600
Owners:
Miller & Whitmer #237, Bayard, WV
(12-4-1891) Rebuilt by Lima for Miller & Whitmer
Thompson Lbr. Co. #237, Davis, WV
(by 1910) Babcock Lbr. & Boom Co. #237, Davis, WV
Disposition: Scrapped
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