Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.


Photo Credit:
Top: Martin E. Hansen collection
Left: by Robert Morris
Right by Henry Luna
Shop Number 3254 - Built for: Cascade Tbr. Co.
{2,670th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
4-11-1924
Class:
C
90-3
Trucks:
3
Cylinders:
[#-Dia. x Stroke]
3 - 14.5 x 15
Gear Ratio:
2.05
Wheel Dia.:
36"
Gauge:
std.
Boiler:
[Style - Dia.]
E.W.T. - 58"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
40,407 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.27
Maximum
Safe Speed:
20.9
Fuel Type:
Oil
Fuel Capacity:
1,500 Gals.
Water Capacity:
3,500 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
179,000
Owners:
Cascade Tbr. Co. #108, Reliance, WA
(4-1-1936 to 7-20-1937) Leased to: Columbia Construction Co., Westport, WA
(4-4-1939) Long-Bell Lbr. Co. #1008, Ryderwood, WA
(c8-16-1940) Loaned to: Standard Log. Co., Cochran, OR
(early 1952) Pickering Lbr. Corp. #8 (2nd), Standard, CA
(7-1967) George Malarkey (uncle) & Wall Malarkey (nephew) (railfans) #8, Banks, OR
(by 1976) Wall Malarkey (railfan), Banks, OR; Note: Residence in Gales Creek, Shay remained in Banks, 10 miles away
(1982) Fred Kepner (railfan), Cottage Grove, OR
(2004) Tender portion moved to Merrill, OR
(5-2006) Ownerhip of loco portion was in dispute, settled, Fred Kepner owner.
(9-8-2008) Engine moved to Tender in Merrill, OR
(12-2021) Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, Garibaldi, OR
Disposition:
(1967) George Malarkey & Malarkey Wall acquired sn-3176 & 3254 when Pickering Lbr. Corp. could not sell them.
(9-8-2008) Complete locomotive stored near the town of Merrill, OR, shown below.
Additional Notes:
SLc Survivor List



At Tillamook May 24, 2022. Photo: Martin E. Hansen collection