Shay Geared Locomotives and Repair Parts Catalogue
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (671 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935327925 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 84 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stephen S Stubblefield said Four Stars. thought it might have more pages. John said Five Stars. ok
The Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, produced the first Shay in 1880. Lima produced its last steam engine in 1949, and merged with Baldwin in 1951. The last Shay was built in 1945. This "geared locomotive" offered a distinct advantage, in that the entire weight of the engine developed traction. Featuring descriptive text and photos, this book is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the age of steam.. These drove drive shafts, which powered the wheels of both the locomotive and tender. This book is a reproduction of two vintage catalogs from the Lima Locomotive Works. Less than a decade later, the company was producing five different types of Shays, and shipping them throughout the world