Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
David Thomas collection
Shop Number 978 - Built for: Coketon Lbr. Co.
{920th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
5-17-1905
Class:
B
45-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 11 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.21
Wheel Dia.:
32"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 44"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
20,306 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.71
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.2
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
3.25 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,750 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
75,000
Owners:
Coketon Lbr. Co. #2, Fishing Hawk, WV
(1-1-1906) J. M. Bemis & Son, Fishing Hawk RR #2, Fishing Hawk, WV
(9-1906) J. M. Bemis & Son, Fishing Hawk RR #2, Bemis, WV
(by 2-1-1921) Spring Creek Lbr. Co. #1, Spring Creek, WV
Disposition: (7-30-1929) Scrapped
Additional Notes: Fishing Hawk RR was only a local nickname at Bemis, WV