Lima Locomotive Corporation

Photo Credit:
Left: Light Railway Research Society of Australia collection - Right: by K. Wood Photo
Shop Number 2576 - Built for: Lloyd Copper Co. Ltd.
{2,015th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
8-17-1912
Class:
B
32-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 8 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.176
Wheel Dia.:
29"
Gauge:
36"
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 37.5"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
160
 Tractive Effort:
10,373 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
6.13
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
15.8
Fuel Type:
Wood
Fuel Capacity:
1.5 Cords
Water Capacity:
1,000 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
51,060
Owners:
Gibson, Battle & Co. (D), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Lloyd Copper Co. Ltd., #2, Burraga, New South Wales, Australia
(1920) Hoskins Steelworks, Ltd., Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia
(1928) Victorian Hardwood & Sawmilling Co. Powelltown Tram, Powelltown, Victoria, Australia
(1946) Cameron & Sutherland (D), Melbourne, Australia
(mid 1960's) M. McEwen (railfan), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Disposition: Shay 2576 has been owned since mid 1960's by M. McEwen who located the remains, frame, boiler, tank, cylinders and many other parts. No trucks survived. Curently located in Melbourne , Victoria, Australia.
Additional Notes:
SLc Survivor List