Norfolk & Western J-611 runs flawlessly as it leads NS 958, the eastbound Cavalier, through Sprout Spring

Norfolk & Western J-611 leads the eastbound Cavalier through Edgewood Curve on the east side of Lynchburg, VA

After a long delay near Green Bay, VA, Norfolk & Western J-611 leads the eastbound Cavalier through Burkeville

Scattered showers move in during the Cavaliers return trip from Petersburg on what was a hot summer day.

The eastbound Cavalier passes the position lights at Jenkins en route to Petersburg.

N&W 611 rolls by the N&W position lights at Bowler pulling the eastbound "Cavalier" to Petersburg.

N&W J 611 arrives to a good turn out of locals at 1:02 PM in Petersburg, Virginia

NW 611 kicks off the Cavalier trip to Petersburg as it crosses the Opossum Creek just outside Lynchburg on a perfect summer morning.

NW 611 is on its first run for the Manassas trip to Front royal, VA.

The engineer puts out a nice plume of smoke to the delight of all gathered to watch the final American excursion head west towards Front Royal.

N&W 611 crosses over an Ex Southern Railway bridge on the NS B Line with 'The American', on its way back to Manassas.

N&W 611 prepares to uncouple her 20 coaches after a hard day's work. She will spend the night in the Manassas yard.

N&W 611 finds her final resting spot at the Manassas yard after a hard day's work. Even next to modern traction she looks quite large, a testiment to her size and engineering.

Through a canopy of trees, 611 heads east to Manassas to the delight of all who have gathered trackside to see live steam.

Delaplane is a shot that everyone and their brother seemed to want to get. Shortly after Delaplane is this shot coming into Rectortown, and it was a little less crowded. 611 makes her way back t... (more)