Here we see a close up of a Shay engineās unique gearing arrangement which made the engine the perfect vehicle for logging as it could handle heavy loads, sharp inclines and sharp curves by deli... (more)
This 3 truck Shay engine was built by Lima Locomotive Works in 1927 for the 36" narrow gauge Swayne Lumber Co., in Oroville, California. It was sold in 1940 to West Side Lumber Co based in Tu... (more)