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Shay No.14 ex- Alishan Forest Railway, Taiwan |
Alishan Forest Railway No.14 displayed at Menzies Creek on 8 October 2002.
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This A-type Shay locomotive was built by Lima Locomotive Works, Ohio (builder's number 2549 of 1912) for the Alishan Forest Railway, Taiwan. The Alishan Forest Railway featured a large fleet of Shay locomotives and many still survive, together with a portion of the railway which is now a tourist operation. Alishan Shay No.14 was imported to Australia for preservation in approximately 1974 and is displayed at the Puffing Billy Museum at Menzies Creek. Being of 2' 6" gauge, perhaps one day this interesting locomotive could be restored for operation on the Puffing Billy Railway. c Historical and technical information for Alishan Shay No.14 / Lima B/N 2550 can be found at the excellent shaylocomotives.com website. |
Two further views of Alishan Forest Railway No.14 at Menzies Creek on 8 October 2002.
References
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www.shaylocomotives.com website, viewed 24 May 2014. |
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L. Oberg, 'Locomotives of Australia, 1850s -2010' (Fifth Edition), published by Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd. 2011 reprint |
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Webmaster's observation or comment. |
Page updated: 26 May 2014