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PRR "Farewell To Steam," Page 1, 1960 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Farewell To Steam." It was published originally in the July-August 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1960 Upload Date: 1/9/2025 5:58:15 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5244(0-6-0) |
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18 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Farewell To Steam," Page 2, 1960 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Farewell To Steam." It was published originally in the July-August 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Top Left Photo Caption: "At St. Clair Enginehouse, Columbus, W.D. Briggs burns off number plate of a J-1." Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1960 Upload Date: 1/9/2025 5:58:48 PM |
| Location: |
Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6170(2-10-4) PRR 9097(H10-44) |
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18 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Farewell To Steam," Page 3, 1960 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Farewell To Steam." It was published originally in the July-August 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Photo Caption: "The last steam locomotive in Pennsylvania Railroad service, retired July 15, 1959." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of service. Partially visible at the left is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1960 Upload Date: 1/9/2025 5:59:23 PM |
| Location: |
Hornerstown, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Bridge,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5244(0-6-0) |
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23 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5244, B-6SB, c. 1957 |
| Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Hornerstown, New Jersey, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. The name of the Engineman pictured here is not recorded. Immediately behind the tender is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1957 Upload Date: 1/10/2025 12:12:41 AM |
| Location: |
Hornerstown, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Bridge,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5244(0-6-0) |
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18 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5244, B-6SB, #1 of 2, c. 1957 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Station in New Egypt, New Jersey, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. The name of the Engineman pictured here is not recorded. Immediately behind the tender is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1957 Upload Date: 1/10/2025 12:13:18 AM |
| Location: |
New Egypt, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5244(0-6-0) |
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27 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5244, B-6SB, #2 of 2, c. 1957 |
| Description: |
Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Station in New Egypt, New Jersey, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. The name of the Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. Immediately behind the tender is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1957 Upload Date: 1/10/2025 12:13:03 AM |
| Location: |
New Egypt, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5244(0-6-0) |
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20 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1958 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Hornerstown, New Jersey, on 3 June 1958. Caption On Negative Sleeve: "Union Transportation Company. Leased PRR 5244, 0-6-0, B-6sb, 3/4 left, with train and cabin car 982186, near crossing of Homes Road, north of Hornerstown, N.J., 6-3-1958." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. It's the last active revenue-generating steam locomotive ~ of any type, by any builder ~ in Pennsylvania Railroad service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/3/1958 Upload Date: 2/28/2019 12:26:30 AM |
| Location: |
Hornerstown, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5244(0-6-0) |
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654 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UTC Engine Servicing Facilities, c. 1958 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by Jack D. Bounds, Jr., of the Union Transportation Company's Engine Servicing Facilities in New Egypt, New Jersey, c. 1958. Visible at the left is the "Armstrong" turntable; in the center are the conveyor belt for loading coal and the wooden enginehouse for Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive #5244. |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1958 Upload Date: 1/18/2025 2:01:35 AM |
| Location: |
New Egypt, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "New Man On The Job," Page 1, 1963 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo excerpted from a three-page article entitled "New Man On The Job." It was published in the November-December 1963 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Note that Messrs. Symes and Saunders are standing in front of the number plate from the very last active Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive, #5244 ~ a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/1963 Upload Date: 1/10/2025 5:33:38 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5244(0-6-0) |
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25 Comments: 0 |
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