Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
Marc Reusser collection
Shop Number 169 - Built for: Thomas D. Stimson
{136th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
8-21-1887
Class:
B
28-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10x10
Gear Ratio:
2.050
Wheel Dia.:
28"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
WT.- 40"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
13,179 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
4.69
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
16.3
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
1.75 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,038 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
48,550
Owners:
Thomas D. Stimson, Big Rapids & Western RR #23, Big Rapids, MI
(2-2-1891) Rebuilt for T. D. Stimson, Big Rapids, MI
(1891) Stimson Mill Co. Marysville & Northern RY, Marysville, WA
(1-21-1921) Winchester Bay Lbr. Co., Reedsport, OR
Smith-Powers Log. Co. #3, Powers, OR
Leased to:Schroeder & Aasen, Norway, OR
Leased to:York Lbr. Co., Norway, OR
Smith-Powers Log. Co. #3, Powers, OR
Coos Bay Lbr. Co. #3, Powers, OR
(1945) Marion Bennett (railfan), Powers, OR
(1968) Henry Sorensen (railfan), McKinleyville, CA, for restoration
(1998) Scott Wickert (railfan), Centralia, WA, restoration in progress
Disposition: Restoration in progress
Additional Notes:
SLc Survivor List
(2-2-1891) The #23 was sent back to Lima Machine Works before being shipped out West. They rebuilt the trucks with steel bolsters (originally wood!)
Georgia-Pacific Corp., Powers, OR has been listed as an owner however there was no apparent G-P ownership, it was merely a few small parts left in the stream, the main components had been sold (1945) to Marion before G.P. existed.