Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.
Photo Credit:
Both: George Fizer collection
Shop Number 2968 - Built for: Chaffee Coal Co.
{2,402nd Lima Built Shay}
Built:
5-18-1918
Class:
C
70-3
Trucks:
3
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 12 x 15
Gear Ratio:
2.25
Wheel Dia.:
36"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 50"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
30,375 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.24
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
19.0
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
5 Tons
Water Capacity:
3,000 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
127,400
Owners:
Chaffee Coal Co., Chaffee RR #4, Vindex, MD
(by 12-21-1921) Manor Coal Co., Chaffee RR Co. #4, Vindex, MD
(12-1929) Western Maryland RY Co., Western Maryland RY #4, Elkins, WV
Disposition: (12-1945) Scrapped
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