| Birth: | Jul. 17, 1839
Huron County
Ohio, USA | | Death: | Apr. 19, 1916
Harbor Springs
Emmet County
Michigan, USA | 
Inventor. In 1877 he invented a steam locomotive that revolutionized the logging industry. The "Shay Locomotive" featured flexible railway trucks and horizontal cylinders, which made it easier for trains to haul large amounts of logs from the woods to the mill. His invention revolutionized the logging industry making lumber cheaper to make. His powerful engines were also used in mining enterprises and sugar plantations worldwide. (bio by: Bigwoo)
Search Amazon for Ephraim Shay | | | Burial:
Lakeview Cemetery
Harbor Springs
Emmet County
Michigan, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Tom
Record added: Jun 29, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 14772031 |
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Happy Birthday. Wonderful invention.
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a sincere fan
Added: Jul. 17, 2012 |
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Jackie Howard
Added: Jul. 17, 2012 |
An incredible invention- a steam driven locomotive with side-mounted cylinders, allowing the negotiation of rugged hillsides that were inaccessible to normal fullsize locomotives. Remembered today, your country owes you tremendous respect Sir.
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Sonia.......Scotland
Added: Apr. 19, 2012 |
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