The Mount Emily Shay #1 Steam Locomotive

The Mount Emily Shay #1 direct drive steam locomotive.

Owned by the Oregon Historical Society, the The Mount Emily Shay #1 Steam Locomotive is operated by the City of Prineville Railway and provides excursions on special occasions.

Designed by Ephraim Shay, there were 2768 of these locomotives were manufactured at the Lima Locomotive Works between 1880 to 1945. Of the 116 that are left, only 20% are still operational across the country.

The Shay locomotives were designed for use on temporary tracks built by logging company’s to haul out heavy cut lumber.

Steep grades and tight curves were this locomotives specialty.

Quick Facts about Mt Emily Shay #1

• Rail Line: Mt Emily Lumber Company – 1928
• Train Name: Shay geared locomotive
• Power type: Steam Locomotive Class B
• Builder: Lima Locomotives Works, Lima OH
• Train type: Logging locomotive – 3 cylinders / 2 trucks
• Location City of Prineville, Oregon since 1994

Let us know if you have ever taken an excursion behind Mt Emily Shay #1! We would love to hear about your experience!