The Oldest Operating Shay
Delivered in November 1905 for the original Cass-based railroad, West Virginia Spruce Lumber Co.’s Greenbrier & Elk River R.R. Shay 5 is the oldest and longest-operating Shay at Cass and has never operated off of home rails.
Builders Information:
Built: 11-11-1905 | Class: C 80-3 | Trucks: 3 |
Tractive Effort: 35,026 lbs | Maximum Speed: 20.9 | Wheel Diameter: 36″ |
Boiler Pressure: 200 lbs. | Empty Weight: 141,300 | Gauge: Standard |
Fuel: Coal | Fuel Capacity: 5 tons | Water Capacity: 3,500 gal. |