PRR 1261, H-9S, 1948         
Here is a photo which first appeared in an article by Philip W. Klaus, Jr., entitled "The Newtown Square Branch." It was published in the Winter 1986-1987 issue of "The High Line" magazine, page 25. Partial Caption: "No. 1261 pulls out of freight house siding at Grassland.... Photo by Don Kehl; March 24, 1948." #1261 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S during 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1931, and retired in October of 1955. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 10.
Date: 3/24/1948 Location: Grassland, PA   Map Show Grassland on a rail map Views: 742 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1261(2-8-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 1261, H-9S, 1948
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Healey ~> Newtown Square Branch
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