Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection (BP 12-1925)
Shop Number 3285 - Built for: Merrill & Ring Lbr. Co.
{2,700th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
12-23-1925
Class:
C
70-3
Trucks:
3
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 12 x 15
Gear Ratio:
2.25
Wheel Dia.:
36"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 50.125"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
30,375 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.90
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
19.0
Fuel Type:
Oil
Fuel Capacity:
1,200 Gals.
Water Capacity:
3,000 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
152,000
Owners:
Merrill & Ring Lbr. Co. #6, Pysht, WA
(7-1947) Powell River Co. Ltd., Powell River, BC, CAN; Rebuilt For:
(3-1948) Kelley Log. Co., Ltd. #6, Aero Camp (Morsby Island), BC, CAN
Disposition: (1955) Scrapped on Vancover Island
Additional Notes: (7-1947 to 3-1948) Powell River Co. Ltd. was parent company of Kelley Log. Co., Ltd. and had the Shay completely overhaul at the Vancouver Machinery Depot before sending to Morsby Island.