Shay Geared Locomotives and Repair Parts Catalogue
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (695 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935327925 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 84 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In 1877, Ephraim Shay came up with a radical design for a logging locomotive that featured a side-mounted set of cylinders. The second is a spare parts catalog with maintenance information. Lima produced its last steam engine in 1949, and merged with Baldwin in 1951. The first shows Lima's line of Shay locomotives circa 1921. Less than a decade later, the company was producing five different types of Shays, and shipping them throughout the world. This book is a reproduction of two vintage catalogs from the Lima Locomotive Works. The Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, produced the first Shay in 1880. 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 "geared locomotive" offered a distinct advantage, in that the entire weight of the engine developed traction. The last Shay was built in 1945
Stephen S Stubblefield said Four Stars. thought it might have more pages. Five Stars ok