The first Shay locomotive was built in 1880 ; it was such a success that many people in the lumber industry wanted one .
The Shay was geared down to provide more slow - moving , pulling ability for use in the lumber industry .
The first Shay   was built in 1880 ; Shay was such a success that many people in the lumber industry wanted one .
The Shay was geared down to provide more slow - moving , pulling ability for use in the lumber industry .