Lima Machine Works

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Shop Number 238 - Built for: Henry Schimmelfeng & Co.
{204th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
6-6-1889
Class:
B
18-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 9x8
Gear Ratio:
2.176
Wheel Dia.:
26"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. 36"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
66,508 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.38
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
14.2
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
.75 Tons
 Water Capacity:
840 Gallons
 Empty Weight:
As built
25,000
Owners:
Henry Schimmelfeng & Co. #238, Instanter, PA
(1-27-1919) Ridgway Sand & Stone Co., Croyland PA (Ridgway was the office)
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: "Different sources of Lima records have conflicting built data"