Shay Locomotive No. 2005 - Nacogdoches, TX
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N 31° 37.434 W 094° 38.861
15R E 343725 N 3499927
Located on the Stephen F. Austin campus in Nacogdoches right by the forestry department.
Waymark Code: WMWE2J
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2017
Views: 3
Marker Text:
Vertical-piston drive and direct gear design was patented, 1880, by Ephram Shay, this 36-ton engine was built by Lima Locomotive and Machine Co., 1907, for Behring Co. of Texas, and soon purchased by W.T. Carter and Bro. Lumber Co.
Carter used it first on tram roads from forest to mills at Manning and Camden, and later on the company-owned Moscow, Camden, & San Augustine Railroad. In early 1920s, it was parked on a siding at Camden, where it remained until 1970, when it was brought here. Attached log car was used during same period by Angelina County Lumber Co.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed
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