Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection (BP 5-1920)
Shop Number 3121 - Built for: R. Connor and Co.
{2,542nd Lima Built Shay}
Built:
5-18-1920
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. - 42.125"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
16,886 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.52
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
2 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,560 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
76,200
Owners:
R. Connor and Co., Marathon County RY #4, Stratford, WI
(6-1928) Connor Lbr. & Land Co. #4, Laona, WI
(by 1934) Stored out of service
Disposition: Scrapped after 1934
Additional Notes: Connor Lbr. & Land Co. owned the Laona and Northern RY Co., which operated as a common carrier, however the Shays were not rostered with the RY.