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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lima_Locomotive_WorksLima Locomotive Works - Wikipedia

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   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 (/ ˈ l aɪ m ə / LY-mə).

   • Founded: 1877
   • Headquarters: Lima, Ohio, United States

   • Successor: Lima-Hamilton Corporation (July 1947)
   • Industry: locomotive manufacturing

2. www.american-rails.com › limaLima Locomotive Works - American-Rails.com

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   May 31, 2023 · Through the early 20th century the Shay was Lima's primary production locomotive. However, by 1912 Lima had reorganized itself as the Lima Locomotive Corporation to focus fully on building main line steam locomotives that incorporated both speed and power for Class I railroads.

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   What is Lima Locomotive Works?

   • 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 ).

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   Who made Lima steam locomotives?

   • The company began as the Lima Machine Works and it was Ephraim Shay's venerable geared locomotive design in the 1870s that ultimately led Lima to producing steam locomotives as its primary product of sale.

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   When did Lima Locomotive Company reorganize?

   • However, by 1912 Lima had reorganized itself as the Lima Locomotive Corporation to focus fully on building main line steam locomotives that incorporated both speed and power for Class I railroads. It again changed names in 1916 to Lima Locomotive Works, Inc. when the company was purchased by Joel Coffin.

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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).

   The History Of Lima Locomotive Works, Lima, Ohio | Steam Giants

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4. steamgiants.com › history-of-lima-locomotive-worksThe History Of Lima Locomotive Works, Lima, Ohio - Steam Giants

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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.

5. www.theclio.com › entry › 110977Lima Locomotive Works (1869-1981) - Clio

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   The Lima Locomotive Works was one of the main three locomotive manufacturers in the United States. Founded in 1869, it began moving production to this site in the 1890s. Lima’s first success was the Shay engine, which took the lumber industry by storm following its design by Ephraim Shay in the 1870s.

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   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] ).

8. www.britannica.com › topic › Lima-Locomotive-WorksLima Locomotive Works | American company | Britannica

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   …the Lima Machine Works (afterward Lima Locomotive Works) eventually became one of the world’s most important constructors of conventional steam locomotives. Read More

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