Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.

Photo Credit:
Marc Reusser collection (1956)

Shop Number 3299	-	Built for: Tallassee Power Co.
{2,714th Lima Built Shay}

Built: 2-27-1926	Class: C 70-3	Trucks: 3	Cylinders: [#-Dia. x Stroke] 3 - 12 x 15
Gear Ratio: 2.25	Wheel Dia.: 36"	Gauge: std.	Boiler: [Style - Dia.] E.W.T. - 50.125"
Boiler Pressure: In Lbs. (PSI) 200	Tractive Effort: 30,376 Lbs.	Factor of Adhesion: 5.75	Maximum Safe Speed: 19.0
Fuel Type: Coal	Fuel Capacity: 5 Tons	Water Capacity: 3,000 Gallons	Empty Weight: As built 142,800
Owners: Tallassee Power Co. #10, Calderwood, TN Knoxville Power Co. #10, Calderwood, TN (9-16-1940) Bemis Lbr. Co., Graham County RR #1926 later #3229, Robbinsville, NC (1968) Some parts used to restore sn-3256 (1988) Michael J. Miller, (railfan) #3229, New Centerville, PA (2010) State of West Virginia, Cass Scenic RR, Cass WV
Disposition: (2010) Obtained for parts on other Cass Shays No longer considered surviving status
Additional Notes: While at Graham County Railroad's Bemis Lbr. Co., after an accident, sn-3299 carried the front number plate of sn-3229. One of the original 3299 builder's plates is in a private collection.