Rayonier Willamette #2

Rayonier Willamette #2 is one of the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad's geared logging locomotive. Most railfans will think this is a Shay. That's very close, but not correct. Willamette Iron & Steel in Portland built 33 of these improved "shay style" locomotives when Lima's Shay Patents expired. Lima adopted the improvements and Willamette ceased production.

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