Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
Marc Reusser collection
Shop Number 508 - Built for: Beaver Creek Lbr. Co.
{459th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
4-22-1896
Class:
B
32-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
std
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 40"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
16,886 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
3.92
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
2 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,038 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
52,600
Owners:
Beaver Creek Lbr. Co., Beaver Creek RR #3, Davis, WV
(1-17-1921) Babcock Lbr. & Boom Co. #3, Davis, WV
(10-3-1924) Yomack Lbr. Co. #1, Heatherman, WV
(by 10-15-1925) West Virginia Hardwood Co. #1, Earlehurst (Alleghany Co.), VA
Disposition: Scrapped
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