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

ATTENTION RAILFANS - NORFOLK & WESTERN 611 EXCURSIONS PLANNED IN THE FALL: The Virginia Museum of Transportation and Virginia Scenic Railway — the excursion operation of the short line Buckingham Branch Railroad — have announced the Class J 4-8-4 will run weekend excursions this fall on the Virginia Scenic Railway. The steam-powered Shenandoah Valley Limited will offer twice-daily trips during peak fall foliage in October and November, departing from Goshen, Va. Trips will operate through the Ge

What is the 5 year FRA cap inspection that the 611 is undergoing? In this clip from the “611: American Icon” blu-ray, Chief Mechanical Officer Scott Lindsay explains how a flexible staybolt and cap are inspected during the 611’s 2014 restoration. If you’d like to see more of the restoration and how the 611 returned to steam, “611: American Icon” can be purchased by clicking https://shop.vmt.org/611-american-icon-blu-ray/ | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611

It’s 12/18 day on the calendar! To celebrate the 1218, let’s take a cab ride on the locomotive during an excursion in the early 90s. The 1218 is currently on display at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Va. with no immediate plans for restoration. Video: Roger Holmes This cab ride and much more steam on NS from the 80s and 90s can be found and purchased on dvd by clicking: http://www.greenfrog.com/HO_SteamNSCollection_DVD.shtml | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611