Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
George R. Kadelak collection
Shop Number 106 - Built for: Palmer, Nichols & Co.
{78th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
1-1-1884
Class:
A
18-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 10x10
Gear Ratio:
2.211
Wheel Dia.:
26"
Gauge:
36"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]

Boot - 48"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
100
Tractive Effort:
6,378 Lbs.
Factor of
Adhesion:

4.85
Maximum
Safe Speed:

14.0
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
1 Ton
Water Capacity:
825 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
23,500
Owners:
Palmer, Nichols & Co., Palmer, Nichols & Co. RR #2, Paris, MI
Disposition: Scrapped
Additional Notes: