Lima Shay/Class C

Built by Lima

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1923

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Lima Shay/Class C

Discover the iconic Shay Class C steam locomotive, a true marvel of engineering from Lima, built in 1923.

This unique "Bo'Bo'Bo'" classification, also known as 0-6-6-0 in Whyte notation, highlights its distinctive wheel arrangement, perfectly suited for challenging terrains.

Experience the power and heritage of this exceptional steam locomotive.

Currently, this magnificent Shay Class C can be found preserving railway history at the Georgetown Loop Railroad and the Illinois Railway Museum in the United States.

Lima Shay/Class C technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Lima · 1923
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'

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Operators of the Lima Shay/Class C

Railway companies that have operated the Shay/Class C, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Georgetown Loop Railroad	GLR Shay/Class C	United States
Georgetown Loop Railroad	GLRX Shay/Class C	United States
Illinois Railway Museum	IRM Shay/Class C	United States