PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1958         
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.
Date: 6/3/1958 Location: Hornerstown, NJ Views: 617 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5244(0-6-0)   Rolling Stock: PRR 982186 (Caboose) Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1958
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Farewell to Steam" ~ July 1960
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