Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection (BP 2-1901)
Shop Number 643 - Built for: George D. Hope Lbr. Co.
{588th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
2-25-1901
Class:
B
20-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 9 x 8
Gear Ratio:
3.071
Wheel Dia.:
26.5"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 34"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
13,517 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
3.76
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
10.3
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
1.5 Tons
Water Capacity:
850 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
40,900
Owners:
George D. Hope Lbr. Co., Harlow & Northern RY #3, Harlow, AR
J. I. Porter Lbr. Co., Rison & Mount Elba RY, Rison, AR
Birmingham Rail & Loco. Co.(D) #1281, Birmingham, AL
(12-31-1921) The R. W. Walker Log. RR, Arthurs, SC
(by 7-11-1925) The Zickgraf Co., Columbia, SC
(1-1927) Columbia Silica Sand Co., Congaree, SC
Columbia Sawmill Co., Columbia, SC
(9-1-1928) S. W. Wilson & Sons #3, Denmark, SC
W. H. Watkins #1, Troy, NC
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: Number plate has been removed from Shay 643 by Birmingham Rail & Equip. Co.