Lima Locomotive & Machine Co.
Photo Credit:
Left: by Otto C. Perry (1950's)
Right: by D. Wallace Johnson
Shop Number 2317 - Built for: Meadow River Lbr. Co.
{1,756th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
5-18-1910
Class:
B
42-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 10 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
29.5"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 42.125"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
180
 Tractive Effort:
16,886 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.11
Maximum
Safe Speed:
17.1
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
2 Tons
Water Capacity:
1,560 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
69,300
Owners:
Meadow River Lbr. Co. #1, Rainelle, WV
(7-1959) Blount, F. Nelson, Edaville RR #1, South Carver, MA
(c8-1959) Blount, F. Nelson, Pleasure Island RR #1, Wakefield, MA
(12-16-1961) Blount, F. Nelson, #1, North Walpole, NH
(c1964) Steamtown Foundation/Steamtown USA #1, Bellows Falls, VT
(early 1980's)Steamtown Foundation/Steamtown USA #1, Scranton, PA
(late 1980's) Steamtown National Historic Site (National Park Service), #1, Scranton, PA
Disposition: on display @ Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, PA
Needs restoration, however very low on the priority list as of 2008.
Additional Notes: Shipped to: Meadow Creek, WV
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