Out of the morning fog, she emerges! The legendary Norfolk & Western 611, alive with steam, power, and purpose. It’s more than just a breathtaking sight — it’s living history in motion. Moments like this are why we do what we do at the Virginia Museum of Transportation! This is why we wake up early, This is why we stay up late, This is why we preserve, This is why we steam! | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611

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Scott Lindsay talks about N&W 611 during the restoration process. Steam engines use flexible stay bolts to keep themselves from breaking apart from expansion and contraction of the boiler. See more about the restoration of the 611 in the just released documentary 611: American Icon. Available now at shop.vmt.org Also please note that N&W 611 will be under steam @ N.C. Transportation Museum next weekend Aug 6th and 7th and will be traveling via Norfolk Southern Corp from Spencer, NC to Roanoke, N

This past Saturday, the 611 experienced a mechanical issue that required us to take her out of service temporarily. While it's never easy to make the decision to not run the locomotive, this is something that can (and does) happen from time to time in the world of historical railroading, especially when it comes to operating steam locomotives. These machines are marvels of engineering from another era, and keeping them running takes incredible skill, patience, and heart. Thankfully, our talented

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22K views · 2K reactions | Along with Frisco 1522, Norfolk & Western 611 starred in the National Railway Historical Society's 1994 National Convention. From the Pentrex show "Atlanta Steam Celebration" https://rfd.video/AtlantaSteam | Steam Giants | Facebook