PRR 3553, H-9S, c. 1949         
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3553, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B numbered "6604" during 1909, renumbered "3553" in August of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in June of 1918, and retired in October of 1955 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded ~ but note the Apteka Drug Store on the corner of West Penn Street and North Beeson Avenue. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 16.
Date: 10/7/1949 Location: Philadelphia, PA Views: 327 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3553(2-8-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 3553, H-9S, c. 1949
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Healey ~> "Consolidated" Vignettes
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