Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
Front: Robert J. Girouard collection - Right: John Henderson collection
Shop Number 370 - Built for: Wild River Lbr. Co.
{333rd Lima Built Shay}
Built:
9-30-1891
Class:
B
40-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 11 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 24"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
20,433 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
3.71
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
3.25 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,740 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
57,000
Owners:
Wild River Lbr. Co., Wild River RR #1, "GILEAD", Gilead, ME
(4-4-1898) Hastings Lbr. Co., Wild River RR #3, Hastings (Gilead), ME
Disposition: (5-1899) Scrapped
Additional Notes: Local name for Shay was "MUD TURTLE"
(5-18-1899) Boiler exploded and scrapped