Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.
Photo Credit:
Left: Steve Hauff collection (c1925)
Right: Mark Reusser collection (1952)
Shop Number 2978 - Built for: North Bend Mill & Lbr. Co.
{2,412th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
5-31-1918
Class:
B
50-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 11 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.211
Wheel Dia.:
32"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 44.25"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
22,563 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.57
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.2
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
2 Cords
Water Capacity:
1,750 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
85,200
Owners: (Includes new data after 2018 Shay book completed)
Hofius Steel & Equip. Co. (D), Seattle, WA
North Bend Mill & Lbr. Co. #2978 later #2 (2nd), North Bend, OR
(1-12-1924) The Stout Lbr. Co. of Oregon #2978, North Bend, OR
(10-7-1925) Converted to oil burner
McKenna Lbr. Co. #2978, Marshfield, OR
Conlaugh & McKenna Lbr. Co. #2978, North Bend, OR
(12-6-1928) Oregon White Cedar Co. #2978, Charleston, OR
Ingham Lbr. Co. #2978, Glendale, OR
(4-20-1946) Robert Dollar Lbr. Co. #2978, Glendale, OR
(4-1961) San Francisco Maritime Museum Association, Oakland, CA; (stored)
(4-1985) Leased to: Bay Area Electric RR Association, (Rio Vista Junction) Suisun City, CA
Western RY Museum, (Rio Vista Junction) Suisun City, CA
(4-9-2005) Roots of Motive Power, Willits CA
Disposition: Awaiting restoration
Additional Notes:
SLc Survivor List