Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.

Photo Credit:
by Clark Kinsey
Shop Number 2971 - Built for: Elwood Log. Co.
{2,405th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
4-26-1918
Class:
B
42-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 44"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
16,886 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.45
Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Oil
Fuel Capacity:
800 Gals.
Water Capacity:
1,560 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
74,600
Owners:
Hofius Steel & Equip. Co. (D), Seattle, WA
Elwood Log. Co. #2971, Kerry, OR, For:
Elwood & Smith #2971, Kerry, OR
(6-27-1928) Elwood Lbr. Co. #2971, Buxton, OR
Multnomah Machinery Co. (D), Portland, OR
Disposition: (1-1940) Scrapped
Additional Notes: This Shay replaced lighter sn-2920, which went back to Hofius Steel & Equip. Co. and resold.