Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection (BP 7-1899)
Shop Number 578 - Built for: A. A. Bigelow & Co.
{524th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
7-6-1899
Class:
C
40-3
Trucks:
3
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.529
Wheel Dia.:
28"
Gauge:
36"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 40"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
21,948 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
3.31
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
13.2
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
2 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,800 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
56,000
Owners:
A. A. Bigelow & Co., Washburn & Northwestern RR #6, Washburn, WI
Bigelow & Washburn Lbr. Co., Washburn & Northwestern RR #6, Washburn, WI
Edward Hines Lbr. Co., White River RR #6, Cusson, WI
Stearns & Culver Lbr. Co. #6, L'Anse, MI
(10-17-1924) Ford Motor Car Co. #6, L'Anse, MI; For:
Michigan Iron, Land & Lbr. Co. #6, L'Anse, MI
Theifman Forest Products Co. Inc. #6, St. Paul, MN
Disposition: Scrapped
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