Lima Locomotive Corporation

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection (BP 2-1916)
Shop Number 2846 - Built for: Cuban American Sugar Co.
{2,285th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
2-29-1916
Class:
B
28-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 8 x 10
Gear Ratio:
3.071
Wheel Dia.:
27.5"
Gauge:
36"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 35.375"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
12,865 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.15
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
10.7
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
1.5 Tons.
Water Capacity:
830 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
55,000
Owners:
Cuban American Sugar Co. #26, Chappara, Cuba
Chappara Sugar Co., Chappara RR #26, Puerto del Padre, Cuba
(1-16-1950) Cuban American Sugar Mills, Cayo Juan Clara, Cuba
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: Shipped to NYC, NY