The 71-year-old Norfolk & Western Class J 611 locomotive is in the middle of a monthslong residency at the Strasburg Rail Road, where train enthusiasts and fans can pore over all facets of this classic vehicle, from rides to tours. You can even blow the whistle. Read and see more, https://lanc.news/3xeILyx | LNP LancasterOnline

Among other Class J "Northerns" on the Norfolk & Western hauling passenger trains, we see the famous #611, rebuilt not to long after she wrecked five months previous. From the Main Line Motion Pictures show "Norfolk & Western Steam in the 1950s Volume 1" https://rfd.video/NWSteam1 | Steam Giants

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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

Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reels

See the full video of the N&W Class J #611 returning to the N.C. Transportation Museum ahead of our spring day trip excursions. Tickets are still available for our journey from the museum grounds to Lynchburg, Va. April 9, but only in Deluxe Coach, Dome Class and Club Class seating. Act now to ride behind this iconic engine on a great trip featuring beautiful scenery and a historic destination. These are the first day trip main line steam excursions hosted by the museum in some 20 years. Don't m