Lima Machine Works
Photo Credit:
Both: by William James (1908)
Shop Number 82 - Built for: Chippewa Lbr. Co.
{56th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
8-21-1883
Class:
A
8-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 8x8
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
26"
Gauge:
48"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
ST.- 36"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
150
 Tractive Effort:
4,542 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.37
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
15.1
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
0.5 Cords
Water Capacity:
700 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
17,500
Owners: (Includes new data after 2018 Shay book completed)
Chippewa Lbr. Co., Chippewa Lake Logging RR, Mecosta, MI
G. & O. RR, location unknown
(1908) John J. Gartshore Ltd., Toronto, ONT, CAN (D) *
(by 1910) Grand Trunk RY, Toronto, ONT, CAN
Disposition: (2-22-1926) Dismantled and boiler used in construction work
Additional Notes: * Owned by Dealer