Lackawanna Lumber Company Log Train – Near Cross Fork, Potter County

This is Locomotive number 242, a Shay, built in 1888 at the Lima Machine Works, Lima, Ohio.  It is pulling at least six loaded log cars.  A Shay locomotive, with its special gears driving the train, made it superior to other types on steep inclines and switchbacks.  Some of the men hold peaveys, used to roll, turn, and dislodge logs when they were stuck.  The Rich Lumber Company adapted this image for their company’s stationery letterhead.