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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Type: Caboose
AAR Class: NE: Caboose
AAR Type: M930
Detail Info:   Misc Cars
PRR Class:   N-6
User Notes:   PRR Class N-6B.

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PRR 5244, B-6SB, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 5244, B-6SB, c. 1956
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near New Egypt, New Jersey, c. 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. Coupled next to the tender is PRR N-6B cabin car #982186.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 10/21/2023 11:46:32 PM
Location:  New Egypt, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1956
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:  125   Comments: 0
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1957
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:  523   Comments: 0
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1957
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:  414   Comments: 0
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1958
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:  576   Comments: 1
PRR 982186, N-6B, c. 1958
Title:  PRR 982186, N-6B, c. 1958
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad N-6B cabin car #982186. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("JpsPcc6992" C; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:  6/3/1958  Upload Date: 1/29/2023 3:52:00 AM
Location:  Hornerstown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 0
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1959
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:  480   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 5244," Front, 1959
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:  511   Comments: 1
"Number 5244," Front Cover, 1959
Title:  "Number 5244," Front Cover, 1959
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  12/1/1959  Upload Date: 2/6/2020 4:35:46 PM
Location:  Hornerstown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
"Farewell to Steam," Page 3, 1960
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:  695   Comments: 0


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