Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.

Photo Credit:
Left: John Henderson collection - Right: Marc Reusser collection
Shop Number 1896 - Built for: California Door Co.
{1,335th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
4-27-1907
Class:
B
37-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.050
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
36"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
W.T. - 42"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
16,886 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.05
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Oil
Fuel Capacity:
1,100 Gals.
Water Capacity:
1,560 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
68,400
Owners:
Norman B. Livermore & Co. (D), San Francisco, CA
California Door Co., Diamond Springs, CA, For:
Diamond & Caldor RY #4, Diamond Springs, CA
(1953) Placer County Fair Grounds, Placerville, CA
El Dorado Western RY Foundation, Placerville, CA
Disposition: under restoration @ El Dorado County Historical Museum , Placerville, CA
Additional Notes:
(2013) Still under restoration when time permits, stored indoors
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