Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.
Photo Credit:
Left: Old Time Trains, Logging RY's in BC, CAN
Right: by Don Ross (7-1962) from Marc Reusser collection
Shop Number 3147 - Built for: Hillcrest Lbr. Co.
{2,566th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
12-15-1920
Class:
B
24-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 8 x 8
Gear Ratio:
3.071
Wheel Dia.:
29"
Gauge:
std.
 Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 37.25"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
14,639 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.08
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
11.2
Fuel Type:
Wood [2]
Fuel Capacity:
1½ Cords
Water Capacity:
850 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
59,700
Owners:
Hillcrest Lbr. Co. #1, Sahtlam, BC, CAN
Converted to oil burner by 1st owner
(12-1934) Export Lbr. Co. #1, Sahtlam, BC, CAN
(1943) Mayo Bros. Tbr. Co., Ltd. (D), Paldi, BC, CAN
(3-1947) Osborne Bay Wharf Co. Ltd. #1, Crofton, BC, CAN
Converted to coal burner
(1964) [36"] Cowichan Valley Forestry Museum #1 "HILLCREST", Duncan, BC, CAN
(1974) British Columbia Forest Museum Society #1, Duncan, BC, CAN, Lettered for Cowichan Valley RY
(1976) British Columbia Forest Discovery Centre #1, Duncan, BC, CAN, Lettered for Cowichan Valley RY
Disposition: Displayed
Additional Notes:Started as 36" gauge, converted to standard gauge by Lima during construction
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