In this midnight perspective near the Bob Julian Roundhouse at the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Norfolk & Western's famous streamlined "J" Class 4-8-4 611 rests just south of th... (more)
For the first time in almost 21 years, N&W J Class Locomotive 611 works southbound on museum property and beside of Norfolk Southern's "Southern" 3170.
Framed by a well worn switch ground throw, N&W's magnificent "J" Class 4-8-4 number 611 works under her own power for the first time in almost 21 years.
Familiar faces meet nearly a year later in Spencer, but this time the N&W one is operating. The test run was a total shock, but a very well received one. Both the crew of 611 and those admiring th... (more)