Another sighting…

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For those among us who are railfans, and may recognize locomotives by sight, here is an easy one for you:

Ir’s been many years since I’ve seen the streamlined locomotive N&W 611 in person, or under steam. Several weeks ago, while driving past the Strasburg Railroad in Strasburg PA, that memorable streamlined steam engine was in plain sight in their yard.

It was in for repairs at their shop, though it was operated there under steam at least once so far. Wonder if that means main line operation may be in its future once again?

Enjoy!

Mandy

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    1. 611 is a preserved class “J” 4-8-4 “Northern” streamlined steam locomotive built in May 1950 by the Norfolk and Western’s (N&W) East End Shops in Roanoke, Virginia. It was one of the last steam passenger locomotives built in the United States.

      So yes, it’s old – 71 years! But it represents the pinnacle of steam locomotive technology here in the USA.

      I’ve had the pleasure of riding behind it, and “chasing” it from the ground back when it was in system-wide excursion service. If I can find a pic of it in the archives, I’ll try to post it!

      Mandy

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