The Last Run of the N&W 611 - Dec. 7, 1994 - Part 1

This segment includes the Gretna to Lynchburg portion of the final run of the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam locomotive on its return to Roanoke, Virginia, where the locomotive was retired from service and eventually moved into the Virginia Museum of Transportation. The first minute of the segment features the sound of the locomotive's distinct and mournful whistle in the distance, as the train approached Gretna on the former Southern main line.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• N&W 611
• Norfolk & Western
• Steam Locomotive
• train

[CSXboy1]

at 1:18 , the track right in front of the camera looks like the mainline of my model railroad....rickety! 5 stars, that beautiful babe of a steam engine should be running again

[NS19K]

Who the hell dislikes this?

[raym1944]

I would like to see this locomotive run again.

[trainfans]

Oh I know that oh so famous voice at 5 minute mark calling out the signal... That was great to hear!

[OhioRailroader1]

Halo don't know jack!(Troll) Great memories..maybe NS will get her rolling again!

[ExcaliburLink]

@HaloCE14 A waste of money to keep a piece of history alive? *facepalm*

[codyj0999]

check out trains magazine for 1994 many articles on then 'new president' david goode,EVISCERATING the Claytors bros beloved steam program, the shop, the equip, all gone in LIGHTENING speed,after last claytor bros final breathe..the two locos survive, but 1218 ,which was in middle of tubing repair, was hastily,cosmetically ,re assembled. Goode didnt even let 611 finnish its last charter trip...ordering it home mid trip..." so sad. Thats what happens when an "accountant' takes over NS..

[southernpacific4346]

Such a beautiful whistle. Hopefully one day it will sound again. Excellent video.

[papazahn]

I live a couple blocks away from that Golden Corral location. My dad and I stood on small overpass nearby and watched the 611 go right underneath us (it would have happened just moments before it passed the restaurant in this video). I was covered in smoke/soot .... and loved every minute of it!

[foroke1]

You railfans think you're sad/pissed? Can you imagine how the crew felt?