"Number 5244," Front Cover, 1959         
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 Views: 410 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5244(0-6-0)   Rolling Stock: PRR 982186 (Caboose) Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Number 5244," Front Cover, 1959
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Bridge,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Plowden ~> "Number 5244" ~ DEC 1959
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