"Railroad" Magazine, April 1960         
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Savas Stavropoulos. It was published originally in the April 1960 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 24. Photo Caption: "Pennsy Consolidation No. 297, Class H-9, switching at Shamokin, Pa., in 1957." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #297 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-8SB in July of 1919, later rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in February of 1960 after 49 years of faithful service. The number of the N-6 cabin car is not recorded.
Date: 4/1/1960 Location: Shamokin, PA   Map Show Shamokin on a rail map Views: 185 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 297(2-8-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Railroad" Magazine, April 1960
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  "Railroad" Magazine Illustrations ~ 1940-2000
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