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A restored narrow-gauge geared locomotive, known as the Shay Locomotive, was built in 1925 by the Lima Locomotive Works and is located at the Allen County Museum Complex.

For a period of almost 70 years, the Lima Locomotive Works built 2,761 Shay locomotives, the last in 1945. These were among the best crafted steam engines in the nation. The Lima Locomotive Works exported worldwide and carried the name of the Lima community as far away as China.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Children's Garden

Located at the Allen County Museum complex, the Children's Garden is a project of the OSU Extension, 4-H Master Gardeners and the Allen County Historical Society. This garden has grown to include over 30

Lima, OH Gardens

Lima Locos

The Lima Locos is a locally-owned and supported baseball team and is part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. The Locos play a 40 game schedule, with 20 of those at home, against teams from Euclid, Sandusky, Columbus and Grand Lake Celina. This wood bat league is one of 15

Lima, OH Sports

Allen County Memorial Hall

Historic Memorial Hall was built in 1908

Lima, OH Civic Centers

MacDonell House, Victorian Mansion

Located next door to the Allen County Museum, this 1890's Victorian mansion is a must see with more than 15 rooms furnished in great detail and open to the public. This home and its decor are reminiscent of the great wealth brought into Allen County during the oil boom era. Features include:

Lima, OH Historic Homes

Lincoln Park Railway Exhibit

The Lincoln Park Railway Exhibit features a Nickel Plate 779, the last steam engine ever built in Lima, Ohio at the Lima Locomotive Works. You will also find a luxurious private car, built in 1883 and a Nickel Plate caboose built in 1882 and an authentically equipped 1895

Lima, OH Railroad History

Things to do near Lima, OH

Bluffton Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Tamarac Golf Club -Par 3

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...

Baird's Wayside Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...

I Don't Care Grille

Enjoy family dining at its finest. From sandwiches to main entrees, this restaurant serves delicious food at reasonable price...

The Inn of Wood'N'Garden Bed & Breakfast

The Inn of Wood'N'Garden is the first Bed and Breakfast on Grand Lake St. Marys in West Central Ohio. Enjoy a "l...