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   Who is Lima Locomotive Works?

   • Lima Locomotive Works (LLW) began its history in 1869 as a machine works company that initially built equipment for farms and sawmills. Named for its location in Lima, Ohio, some of the sawmill equipment was powered by steam engines. Their involvement in sawmill production meant the company became well established in the logging industry.

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   What happened to Lima locomotives?

   • Lima’s diesels were no longer produced. Lima Locomotive Works focused instead on building M-46 tanks for the U.S. Army, also known as the Patton Tank. As the Pattons were a mainstay of the battle tanks used in the Korean War, this helped LLW continue in business for a time after locomotive production stopped.

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   Are Lima locomotives still used?

   • Numerous Lima-built engines are still operational, especially Shay-type locomotives. Shays are operated at the Colorado Railroad Museum, the Cass Scenic Railroad, the Georgetown Loop Railroad, the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, and the Roaring Camp and Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad.

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   How many Shay locomotives did Lima Machine Works make a year?

   • In 1880 and 1881, they produced four Shays each year, but by 1882, production had increased to 26 locomotives. Within two years of initial production, the steam locomotives manufactured here were Lima Machine Work’s main product line and the company name was changed to Lima Locomotive and Machine Works (LLMW).

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   Lima-Hamilton Corporation (July 1947) Headquarters. Lima, Ohio. , United States. Lima Locomotive Works was an American firm that manufactured railroad locomotives from the 1870s through the 1950s. The company took the most distinctive part of its name from its main shop's location in Lima, Ohio ( / ˈlaɪmə / LY-mə [1] ).

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   Lima Locomotive Works (LLW) began its history in 1869 as a machine works company that initially built equipment for farms and sawmills. Named for its location in Lima, Ohio, some of the sawmill equipment was powered by steam engines. Their involvement in sawmill production meant the company became well established in the logging industry.

4. ramonlandia.com › the-fascinating-world-of-limaThe Fascinating World of Lima Locos: What You Need to Know

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   Jan 6, 2024 · A: The Lima Locomotive Works produced steam locomotives from the 1870s until the 1940s, and transitioned to diesel locomotive production in the 1940s and 1950s. Q: What are some notable features of “lima locos”? A: “Lima locos” are known for their powerful and reliable performance, as well as their distinctive design.

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   May 9, 2009 · A significant historical year for this entry is 1879. Location. 40° 44.286′ N, 84° 5.351′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is on Elm Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Lincoln Park, immediately south of the covered railroad exhibit area. Touch for map.

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   Lima Locomotive Works was a major American manufacturer of steam locomotives in the first half of the 20th century. Located in Lima, Ohio, the company began as a general machine shop in 1869, specializing in steam-powered sawmills for logging. In 1879, Lima moved into the locomotive industry by producing a geared steam locomotive designed by ...

7. www.shaylocomotives.com › data › factsheetLima Locomotive Works, Inc. - Shay History Site

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   Lima Locomotive Works, Inc. Photo Credit: Both: by Ken Schmelzer (4-1959) Shop Number 3233 -Built for: Independence Log. Co. {2,650th Lima Built Shay} Built: 9-28 ...

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