China has unveiled a prototype of a new magnetic levitation (maglev) train designed to reach speeds of up to 600 km/h. The most prevalent geared locomotives were Shays, Climaxes, and Heislers. The Shay Locomotive CONCEIVED by Michigan inventor Ephriam Shay, the Shay Engine was designed for the roughest mountain duty under the worst possible conditions. Hon3 Brass Sunset Models D&RGW 2-8-2 K-28 Bumble Bee #473. 25-Ton Shay HO scale model locomotive is carefully preserved in its original box. 3-proportion 41′-6″ wheelbase of the Bachmann model is within scale inches of that of 50- to 70-ton three-truck Shays. Model Overview Pacific Fast Mail Hillcrest Shay - 1984 Run - 1 of 10 Models Built - 4 Models Imported to the U. I find that I am behind the times - I have a Bachmann shay that just started having problems in the past year. After key patents on the Shay locomotive had expired, it was possible for other manufacturers to produce Shay 'clones'. com/watch?v=tyv_Ujl42iQA compilation of Bri. This Steam Powered Railroad Was In It's Second Life By Now! (images 206k) LoggerHogger. Fastest shay locomotive TGV high-speed train.