Economically, the 1920s were a time of industrial expansion in Lima. In 1925, Lima Locomotive Works, Inc. built the "Lima A-1", a 2-8-4 model that became the prototype for the modern steam locomotive. The Locomotive Works also created a new division, the Ohio Power Shovel Company. In 1927, local industrialist John E. Galvin helped found Superior Coach Company. It became the world's largest producer of school buses and funeral coaches within two decades. In 1930, eight railroad companies served Lima.
Economically the 1920s were a time of industrial expansion in Lima In 1925 Lima Locomotive Works Inc built the "Lima A-1" a 2-8-4 model that became the prototype for the modern steam locomotive The Locomotive Works also created a new division the Ohio Power Shovel Company In 1927 local industrialist John E Galvin helped found Superior Coach Company It became the world's largest producer of school buses and funeral coaches within two decades In 1930 eight railroad companies served Lima