PRR 784, H-9S, 1955         
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Camden, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #784, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8B number "304" during May of 1911, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1917, renumbered as "5372" in 1918, renumbered "784" in 1921, and retired in October of 1958 after 47 years of service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for clarifying this locomotive's pedigree. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Date: 8/15/1955 Location: Camden, NJ   Map Show Camden on a rail map Views: 76 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 784(2-8-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 784, H-9S, 1955
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Kaspriske ~> PRR Steam Locomotives
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Robert Hess General This engine was renumbered twice. It was built in 1911 as H8b No. 304, rebuilt to H9s in 8-1917, renumbered to 5372 in 1918 and renumbered again to 784 in 1921. 6/6/2023 9:10:28 PM

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