03-06-2013, 09:31 AM
jwb Wrote:PRR steam ended entirely in 1957, with a B6sb 0-6-0 being the last. The USRA locos wouldn't have lasted quite as long, but you're safe with the early 1950s.
Actually PRR used a B6sb in Columbus until mid 1958..This engine was used to moved dead steam engines and gondolas in Chase Ave yard(aka bone yard) for the scappers..The reason I know this my Uncle Charlie was the fireman assigned to that job.Sadly this B6SB was scrapped shortly after its fire was dropped.FM H10-44 9090 replaced the B6sb and yes,Uncle Charlie was still the assigned fireman.After this assignment 9090 was assign to Columbus Union Depot duties and was replaced with SW900 7913 in '64.
Sorry..Didn't mean to prater on.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!