Here is the front cover of a five-page camera study by David Plowden entitled "Number 5244: The Pennsy's Last Active Steamer." It was published originally on the December 1959 issue of "Railroad" magazine. Photo Caption: "No. 5244, the Pennsy's last active steam locomotive, makes her final run on the 19-mile Union Transportation line in New Jersey." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired in July of 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. |
Date:
12/1/1959 |
Location:
Hornerstown, NJ Map ![Show Hornerstown on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: Rolling Stock: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: RollingStock,Bridge,Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Plowden ~> "Number 5244" ~ DEC 1959 |