The Big Three class of engines of the N&W are together once more at the Virginia Museum of Transportation

N&W Class Y6A 2156 entering the Virginia Museum of Transportation

"A" Classic Locomotive Though I look forward to the chance of seeing 611 in steam, I must admit that I would be exponentially more excited to hear of a FireUp1218 campaign...

Having barely slipped through the gate onto the Virginia Museum of Transportation's property- veteran steam program member Bobby Saxtan, in the high visibility vest, focuses on the large Y6a negot... (more)

After 56 year wait and a long trip from St. Louis, the N&W Y6a #2156 is finally reunited with Class J #611 and Class A #1218.

Shortly after noon today, the "Magnificent Three" were reunited in the exhibit yard at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. From left to right is Y6a 2156, J 611, and A 1218. Photo ... (more)

Many things have happened today, one being the first run of 611 in 21 years. It has finally made it to Roanoke on time, with the OCS consist in tow.

Roanoke's Rockstar J 611 is finally home as the excursion train is turned on a wye in downtown Roanoke and the Mill Mountain star stands atop its namesake mountain in the background.

Welcome home old girl! Norfolk & Western Class J 4-8-4 #611 struts her stuff on her first trip under her own power in more than 20 years. The crowds cheered as the big steamer rolled into town a... (more)

1218: We've seen a good deal of 611 and 2156 lately, but 1218 has managed to stay out of the limelight. With just a few more days until the reunion of the N&W Three, though, here's a pictu... (more)

On May 24, 2014, Norfolk and Western class J #611 was moved from its Virginia Museum of Transportation display location to the Norfolk Southern locomotive service facility at Shaffers Crossing in ... (more)

One year ago this weekend, spectators enjoyed the sight of 611 being towed out of the Virginia Museum of Transportation on May 24, 2014, as Norfolk Southern crews and VMT staff worked to move 611 ... (more)

On a sunny and clear National Train Day 2015, the rest of the train is still pulling out of the yard as 1036 clears the crossing by milepost 6.7 leading NS 746 southbound towards Belews Creek, NC

Photographer: -Norman Blackwood- from the original Kodachrome 35mm slide. This is one of three N&W Y6 class engines (one Y6a and two Y6b's) that languished into the mid 1970's in Roanoke. It i... (more)