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Curtis F.

April 18, 2001 03:58PM

As per a request to get back onto railroad/narrow gauge topics;
Are their any remains of the early (1880-1881) Class "A" Shays around?
I'm talking about CN#s 1 to 31. Wood beam frames, vertical boilers, etc...
A search for original blueprints has turned up ziltch. No prints at CSRM, or the Allen County Historical Society in Lima OH.
I've found sources for a couple of photos of these engines, along with some description of them in books such as "Titain of Timber." Also found some general information from www.shaylocomotives.com
Anyone know of information that's hiding in a closet somewhere?
Cheers,
Curtis F.

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EARLY Class "A" Shays	Curtis F.	April 18, 2001 03:58PM
Re: EARLY Class "A" Shays	Grant Houston	April 18, 2001 04:18PM
Re: EARLY Class "A" Shays	Mik	April 18, 2001 06:14PM
Re: EARLY Class "A" Shays	Dave Sherron	April 18, 2001 07:22PM
T boilers	Dave Brown	April 19, 2001 08:24PM
Re: EARLY Class "A" Shays	Curtis F.	April 20, 2001 10:53AM
Re: EARLY Class "A" Shays	PRR	April 19, 2001 12:30AM
Re: EARLY Class "A" Shays	Steve Thompson	April 19, 2001 06:25AM

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