| Here is page three of a five-page camera study by David Plowden entitled "Number 5244: The Pennsy's Last Active Steamer." It was published originally in the December 1959 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "Three little railfans watch the train arrive at New Egypt from Fort Dix, possibly the last steam engine they'll ever see." 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 0959 after 43 years of faithful service. |
| Date:
12/1/1959 |
Location:
New Egypt, NJ Map  |
Views:
594 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Station,Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Plowden ~> "Number 5244" ~ DEC 1959 (R) |