Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
Wilhelm Hester photo collection at the University of Washington Special Collections (c1900)
Shop Number 315 - Built for: Stimson Mill Co.
{279th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
10-14-1890
Class:
B
37-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 11 x 10
Gear Ratio:
2.050
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 40"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
15,135 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.2
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
1.75 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,038 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
47,500
Owners:
Stimson Mill Co. #315, Seattle, WA
(1905) Stimson Mill Co., Marysville & Northern RY #315, Bryant, WA
(1-24-1921) Lincoln Creek Lbr. Co. #1, Galvin, WA
Disposition: (9-17-25) Scrapped, On scrap track
Additional Notes: 315 is thought to be the first Shay in Washington