Ephraim Shay

Ephraim Shay

entrepreneur United States

Ephraim Shay was an American entrepreneur and inventor known for designing the Shay locomotive, a type of geared steam engine that became popular for its ability to navigate steep grades and rugged terrain, significantly influencing the logging and forestry industries in the early 20th century.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
27,791
Power
782$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 1 7.00 0.12% +0% 23,816,775 27,791 $670,000 782$
Totals 1 23,816,775 27,791 $670,000 782$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Ephraim Shay is the American entrepreneur who originally designed the geared Shay steam locomotives owned by Alishan Forestry Railway. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Alishan railways and Australia’s Zig Zag sign friendship pact