Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
Left: The Shay Family collection
Right: After rebuild from John Benson collection
Shop Number 8 - Built for: Cobbs & Mitchel
{2nd Lima Built Shay}
Built:
9-14-1880
Class:
A
6-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 6x6
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
20"
Gauge:
36"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
Vert. - 44"
Boiler Pressure:
In LBS (PSI)
80
 Tractive Effort:
1,328 LBS
 Factor of
Adhesion:
9.05
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
11.6
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
2 Cords
Water Capacity:
300 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
7,500
Owners:
Cobbs & Mitchell, Cadillac, MI
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: