Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
Front: David Thomas collection - Right: Aaron Imbt collection
Shop Number 303 - Built for: P. S. Ernhout
{267th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
7-3-1890
Class:
A
13-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 7x12
Gear Ratio:
2.176
Wheel Dia.:
26"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
Boot - 36"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
150
 Tractive Effort:
5,536 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.87
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
14.2
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
0.75 Cord
Water Capacity:
486 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
23,000
Owners:
P. S. Ernhout, Wilcox RR #303, Wilcox, PA
(2-10-1928) Elk Tanning Co. #11, Ridgway, PA
(by 1928) Elk Tanning Co. #11, Curwensville, PA
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: Ernhout leased the mill at Wilcox PA from Henry, Bayard & Co.