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Viewing Album: PRR: "Farewell to Steam" ~ July 1960
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
7/1/1960 - 7/1/1960
Album Info:
Here is a three-page article entitled "Farewell to Steam." It was published originally in the July-August 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, pages 1-3. No author is specified. On page three, there is a full-page photo of "The Last Steam Locomotive in Pennsylvania Railroad service, retired July 15, 1959" ~ 57 years ago today!
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Title:
"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.
Photo Date:
7/15/1960
Upload Date:
7/15/2016 1:47:27 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
"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-Hand Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #9097, an FS-10 switcher built by Fairbanks-Morse during November of 1949 and rated at 1,000 horsepower. It's shifting a soon-to-be-scrapped "Texas" locomotive.
Photo Date:
7/15/1960
Upload Date:
7/15/2016 1:50:03 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6170(2-10-4)
PRR 9097(H10-44)
Views:
789
Comments:
0
Title:
"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 PRR 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 pulling a northbound freight train across the Union Transportation Company's Lahaway Creek Trestle near Hornerstown, New Jersey. #5244 ~ the last PRR steamer standing ~ was built to last by Altoona railroaders!
Photo Date:
7/15/1960
Upload Date:
7/15/2016 1:53:03 AM
Location:
Hornerstown, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
692
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1956
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Hornerstown, New Jersey, on 30 December 1956. 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. In this context, it's hauling a three-car local freight train. Coupled next to the tender is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:
12/30/1956
Upload Date:
6/29/2023 3:09:09 PM
Location:
Hornerstown, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1957
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., taken in New Egypt, New Jersey, on 24 June 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 service. In this context, it's shifting cars near the New Egypt Freight Station. Also visible are PRR N-6B cabin car #982186 at the left and New York Central boxcar #36125 at the right. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
9/2/2020 6:21:08 AM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
522
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1957
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in New Egypt, New Jersey, on 24 June 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. In this context, it's shifting cars near the New Egypt Freight Station. Partially visible at the left is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
9/2/2020 6:22:32 AM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
411
Comments:
0
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)
Views:
573
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1959
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near New Egypt, New Jersey, in March of 1959. The photographer is not identified. 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. In this context, it's pulling only PRR N-6B cabin car #982186. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:
3/21/1959
Upload Date:
9/5/2020 6:31:16 AM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
476
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 5244," Front, 1959
Description:
Here is the front side of a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania No. 5244." Photo by Mr. David Plowden. No Postmark. 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. In this context, it's pulling a northbound freight train across the Union Transportation Company's Lahaway Creek Trestle near Hornerstown, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
7/15/1959
Upload Date:
3/27/2019 2:19:28 AM
Location:
Hornerstown, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
506
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 5244," Back, 1959
Description:
Here is the back side of a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania No. 5244." No Postmark. The text summarizes the service life of #5244 and assesses the PRR's role in the development of steam locomotives.
Photo Date:
7/15/1959
Upload Date:
3/27/2019 2:20:22 AM
Location:
Hornerstown, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, November-December 1963
Description:
Here is a photo from an article entitled "New Man On The Job." It was published originally in the November-December 1963 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Retiring Chairman James M. Symes hands a switch key, symbol of office, to Stuart T. Saunders. In background is number plate from the last steam engine in PRR service." Actually, it's the smoke box number plate from 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:
11/14/1963
Upload Date:
12/15/2023 10:49:42 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
59
Comments:
0
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