Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.

Photo Credit:
Left: Rick Henderson collection - Right: by Walter Scriptunas (4-2007)
Shop Number 3189 - Built for: Birch Valley Lbr. Co.
{2,606th Lima Built Shay}
Built:
12-9-1922
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"
Boiler Pressure:
In Lbs. (PSI)
200
 Tractive Effort:
30,375 Lbs.
 Factor of
Adhesion:
5.70
 Maximum
Safe Speed:
19.0
Fuel Type:
Coal
Fuel Capacity:
5 Tons
Water Capacity:
3,000 Gallons
Empty Weight:
As built
141,250
Owners:
Birch Valley Lbr. Co., Strouds Creek & Muddlety RR #5, Tioga, WV
(6-15-1943) Mower Lbr. Co. #4, Cass, WV
(9-1960) Midwest Raleigh Inc., Charleston, WV
Midwest Steel Corp., Charleston, WV
(6-7-1962) State of West Virginia, Cass Scenic RR #4, Cass, WV
Disposition: operational @ Cass Railroad, Cass, WV
Additional Notes: operational
Note: For 2013, temporary lettered "Cass, Greenbrier, Cheat & Bald Knob Scenic RR" in honor of the railroad's 50th anniversary
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