Perhaps my greatest chase of 611 was a little publicized trip carring school children. Few chasers, beautiful weather as the train heads heels into a curve a few miles east of Bluefield. Other t... (more)
N&W 611 leading a NRHS special west of Roanoke || August 1987
Westbound NW 611 ferry trip at Arthur, VA || November 1982
611 departs Williamson with Train No.15 The Cavalier
On its first excursion weekend after restoration, the 611 leads her eastbound train upgrade a few miles out of Roanoke. (I would appreciate a more exact location from anyone familiar with the area... (more)
Eastbound with autumn colors peaking.
N&W 611 rounds the sweeping curve at Nottoway Court House with a westbound excursion train.
N&W 611 leading its Roanoke-bound employee special a few miles east of Vicker, VA in December 1982.
Famous class J 611 whistles for the Davis Rd. crossing at Bonsack while rolling downgrade with the Southern Ry. TENNESSEAN. The Blue Ridge Parkway now crosses over the railroad at this spot.
The final letter in Passenger pulling for the N&W. Born too late, and killed twice too soon.
Such a beautiful profile!
N&W J 611 poses outside of her birthplace
Once "Pride of the Fleet", J Class 611 returns to her birthplace for an employee open house.
A timeless scene is created in Orange as the 611 leads a fantrip back to Manassas.