Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.


Photo Credit:
Top: George Kadelak collection
Lower Left: Bob Fitch Photo from John Stewart collection - Lower Right: Richard Leonard c1940
Shop Number 3239 - Built for: New York Central RR
{2,656th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
11-26-1923
Class:
B
60-2
Trucks:
2
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 12 x 12
Gear Ratio:
2.22
Wheel Dia.:
36"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 46.375"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
23,976 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
6.02
Maximum
Safe Speed:
19.3
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
3.8 Tons
Water Capacity:
2,200 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
118,500
Owners:
New York Central RR, New York Central #1900 later (in 1936) #7189, New York City, NY
(12-31-1942) Out of service, retired
Disposition: (5-1944) Scrapped
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