Lima Machine Works

Photo Credit:
Both: by Jim Bogle (8-2000)
Shop Number 196 - Built for: Lanston - Hand & Co.
{163rd Lima Built Shay}
Built:
12-5-1887
Class:
A
13-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
2 - 7x12
Gear Ratio:
3.071
Wheel Dia.:
26"
Gauge:
42"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
Boot - 36"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
150
 Tractive Effort:
7,813 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
3.22
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
10.1
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
2 Cords
Water Capacity:
486 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
22,000
Owners:
Lanston - Hand & Co., Jemison, AL
Southern Iron & Equip. Co. #461 (D), Atlanta, GA.
(11-16-1905) Rocky Bluff Lbr. Co., Sumter, SC
(2-9-1909) Sumter Pine & Cypress Co., Sumter, SC
Disposition: In 1999, reported abandoned, property owner plans a recovery
Additional Notes:
SLc Survivor List