Shay No. 4, Cass Scenic Railroad,

Identifier:

000397

Collection Number:

Neighbors, Kyle

Title:

Shay No. 4, Cass Scenic Railroad,

Date:

undated

Creator:

Palmer, Earl (Blue Ridge Mountain Roaming Cameraman)

Description:

Close-up shot of a Shay train engine. Three cylinders fronting the cab of this 1880 Model Shay engine dispatches power to all twelve wheels equally. When one wheel spins, they all spin, which is a rarity indeed.

Acquisition Source:

Snyder, Mary; Cass, W.V.; Through Prof. Roy B. Clarkson

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView