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Pictures of PRR 5244
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
Altoona 0-6-0
Built As:
PWB 5244 (0-6-0)
Serial Number:
3033
Order No:
Frame Number:
Built:
2/1916
Notes:
PRR Class B-6SB; 1916, retired 09/59, last operating steam on PRR
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
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Title:
PRR 5244 at Camden
Description:
B-6sb 5244 (Juniata 1916 - 1959) on the ready track - Camden NJ engine terminal
Photo Date:
8/1/1955
Upload Date:
3/27/2008 8:53:16 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
2799
Comments:
4
Title:
Union Transportation Company Facilities, 1955
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo that was taken in New Egypt, New Jersey in the Winter of 1955. Shown here are the Union Transportation Company's locomotive servicing facilities. Captions On Reverse: "Penna. R.R. B-6sb switcher No. 1544 cold in engine house. Penna. R.R. 4-wheel caboose on siding. Three Ford motor cars in various states of disassembly." Also note the "Armstrong" turntable at the far left. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded
Photo Date:
12/21/1955
Upload Date:
10/16/2023 3:03:53 PM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
120
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1956
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 28 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. 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. ("Stoneborobranch"; #45 of 69)
Photo Date:
7/28/1956
Upload Date:
11/10/2020 6:27:19 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
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:
114
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:
117
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:
514
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:
408
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:
569
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5244, B-6SB, c. 1958
Description:
Here is a photo of 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. It's the last active PRR steam locomotive! Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1958
Upload Date:
5/7/2023 1:49:08 PM
Location:
Hornerstown, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
69
Comments:
0
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:
470
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1959
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in the Union Transportation Company's Enginehouse in New Egypt, New Jersey in 1959. Partially visible 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. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1959
Upload Date:
6/5/2023 5:14:37 PM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
117
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:
502
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:
303
Comments:
0
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:
360
Comments:
0
Title:
"Number 5244," Page 13, 1959
Description:
Here is page one 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 13. 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.
Photo Date:
12/1/1959
Upload Date:
3/18/2017 3:05:50 AM
Location:
Cream Ridge, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
572
Comments:
0
Title:
"Number 5244," Page 14, 1959
Description:
Here is page two 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 14. 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.
Photo Date:
12/1/1959
Upload Date:
3/18/2017 3:22:03 AM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
570
Comments:
0
Title:
"Number 5244," Page 15, 1959
Description:
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 1959 after 43 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
12/1/1959
Upload Date:
3/18/2017 3:30:40 AM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
529
Comments:
0
Title:
"Number 5244," Page 16, 1959
Description:
Here is page four 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 16. Photo Caption: "Leaving Fort Dix, U.S. Army post, the train runs occasionally to Davis, the end of railroad operation but not end of track." 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.
Photo Date:
12/1/1959
Upload Date:
3/18/2017 3:35:03 AM
Location:
Fort Dix, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
619
Comments:
0
Title:
"Number 5244," Page 17, 1959
Description:
Here is page five 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 17. 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.
Photo Date:
12/1/1959
Upload Date:
3/18/2017 3:39:05 AM
Location:
New Egypt, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:
623
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:
685
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:
55
Comments:
0
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