PRR 1259, H-9S, 1955         
Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 20 August 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1259, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during September of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in January of 1920, and retired in 1955 after 36 years of faithful service. The numbers of the other locomotives pictured are not recorded.
Date: 8/20/1955 Location: Camden, NJ   Map Show Camden on a rail map Views: 210 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1259(2-8-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 1259, H-9S, 1955
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy Coal Power ~ 1900-1968
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