Lima Locomotive Corporation

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection (BP 3-1912)
Shop Number 2520 - Built for: Braden Copper Co.
{1,959th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
3-11-1912
Class:
B
42-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
30"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 42.125"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
16,886 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.17
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
2 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,560 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
70,306
Owners:
Braden Copper Co. #8, Rancagua, Chile
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: (7-2-25) new firebox & flue sheets, changed boiler to superheater type
Converted to oil burner