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Norfolk & Western 611 

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A look at the sole surviving member of the Norfolk & Western Railroad's famous J class 4-8-4. The 611 is regarded as one of the finest steam locomotives ever constructed in the United States of America, and today it is owned and operated by the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, VA.
Footage of the 611 on the mainline in 2016 and 2017 was filmed by James Parfrey of steamtrainvideos.com
Drone footage in June 2023 was supplied by Neil Fox
Video of the 611 on display at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in June 2023 was filmed by Neil Fox of MNF Productions on behalf of Rowan Kinnane
Special thank you to the following for their assistance in the making of this production:
Mendy Flynn
Staff and volunteers at the Virginia Museum of Transportation
Neil Fox
James Parfrey
Music used in this production was from the following:
AKM Music
Forever by Plastic3 (licensed for publication from Envato). This music track is also listed as Chillout Background Music Intro.
Edited and produced by Rowan Kinnane

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@laurawinfield4401
@laurawinfield4401 Месяц назад
I was very fortunate to get to ride in the cab of 611 in the summer of 1985 at Moberly Mo. When the engineer blows the whistle you don't hear it, you feel it.Your whole body vibrates. What a machine!!!!!
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
It sounds fantastic, what a great experience 👍
@user-uc9tj5uh8x
@user-uc9tj5uh8x 16 дней назад
А как он чухает??!!АЖ МУРАШКИ ПО ТЕЛУ!!!!❤❤❤❤
@samstewart4807
@samstewart4807 13 дней назад
MOST EXCELLENT VIDEO.I am sure O Winston Link would love it too.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 13 дней назад
Thank you very much for that Sam 😊👍 I have always been a massive fan of O Winston Link’s photography of working steam.
@gregmoyer8959
@gregmoyer8959 5 дней назад
Very nice videography and music. I love this video thank you
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 5 дней назад
I am so pleased you enjoyed the video Greg, thank you very much for your lovely comment and for watching the production.
@jerrygranata445
@jerrygranata445 12 дней назад
The finest stack talk on rails with one of the finest whistles.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 12 дней назад
Yes I totally agree Jerry, she sounds fantastic and especially when the loco is working hard up gradients such as Blue Ridge.
@oscarcouch5127
@oscarcouch5127 Месяц назад
I Remember back in the 80s 611 would come through Jacksonville fl down the track next to US 17,
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
It has a special presence that captures the eye when it goes past at speed.
@skylersknight9124
@skylersknight9124 Месяц назад
She is an amazing train I'm happy to have seen her alot I have lived near her for years
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Sounds fantastic, it will be great to see the 611 operating again in the near future.
@tacfoley4443
@tacfoley4443 Месяц назад
A symphony in steel, right there.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
She is a beautiful locomotive. Looking forward to seeing the excursions that the 611 does in 2024.
@volkerschulze3429
@volkerschulze3429 Месяц назад
So stunning and the sound so glad to see here.❤❤❤
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Many thanks for that Volker, so glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
@09JDCTrainMan
@09JDCTrainMan Месяц назад
A fine piece of machinery indeed. In my opinion, she's (or rather, the N&W Class J 4-8-4s as a whole) the finest passenger steam locomotive ever made.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Looking forward to seeing the trips it does in 2024.
@user-uc9tj5uh8x
@user-uc9tj5uh8x 16 дней назад
Прекрасный фильм😊❤ красота+мощь+благородство собрано в этом локомотиве💯💥💪💪
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 16 дней назад
I am so pleased you enjoyed the video. Thank you very much for watching it.
@justab-29
@justab-29 18 дней назад
beautiful engine as Daylight!
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 18 дней назад
Such a magnificent design that the N&W came up with for their express passenger service.
@DelayInBlockProductions
@DelayInBlockProductions Месяц назад
Great video.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Thank you very much for that. I have watched many of your videos over the years and they are very enjoyable.
@kphillips8068
@kphillips8068 Месяц назад
Talk about power, hauling all those cars with ease!
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
She is a very powerful locomotive. It is currently on display in Roanoke where it awaits its next excursion run.
@b43xoit
@b43xoit 18 дней назад
About 5k hp, where hp ~ 750w.
@electron2601
@electron2601 18 дней назад
The J class features the most powerful 484s in existence like the 611.
@b43xoit
@b43xoit 18 дней назад
The J class is said to have such well balanced wheels, that even with those small drivers, it can haul butt.
@michaelhurst5910
@michaelhurst5910 13 дней назад
Me and my wife where on the ride on the 4-22-17
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 13 дней назад
Was it a good trip onboard during the 4-22-17?
@BuckeyeNationRailroader
@BuckeyeNationRailroader Месяц назад
I remember seeing 611 on the 2017 trip. Hopefully I'll get the chance to see em on the Virginia Scenic since I missed out on it last year
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
It sounds like the trips on the Virginia Scenic last year were very popular.
@railfannoah5762
@railfannoah5762 Месяц назад
I went and seen 611 the same month of June 2023!
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Great to hear 👍
@uniontrains.8631
@uniontrains.8631 Месяц назад
I kind of miss the whistle that she had in the 90's. It felt so powerful. That particular whistle is now owned by Preston Claytor as i understand it but sadly, i don't think we will ever hear it again.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
I heard somewhere that the 611 has run with more than one whistle since it was first restored to service in the early 1980's. Do you know if any of these whistles are similar to ones that are fitted to other steam locos around the USA?
@fayeharris7391
@fayeharris7391 Месяц назад
As best as I can remember, my family and I rode behind 611 on an excursion trip in the early 80’s that the Atlanta Railroad Historical Society sponsored from Atlanta to Chattanooga Tennessee. 611 developed an issue and was unable to take the consist back to Atlanta so diesel locomotives were used to power the consist back to Atlanta. It was still a fantastic experience (the kitty’s pal allen)
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
The 1980's were a good time to be around.
@RetinazerProductionsOfficial
@RetinazerProductionsOfficial 21 день назад
This was released on my birthday lol, also #611 was reunited with #1218 once more
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 21 день назад
Fantastic to hear this 👍😊 The steam scene on the N&W was brilliant and it’s great that many photographers and railfans back in the day were able to record them working hard.
@RetinazerProductionsOfficial
@RetinazerProductionsOfficial 21 день назад
Yeah, just imagine if #1218 and #611 were running together, I bet #2156 would be jealous
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 21 день назад
@@RetinazerProductionsOfficial It would be great to see the 2 of them running together again.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 21 день назад
@@RetinazerProductionsOfficial I will see if I can organise a film shoot with the N&W 2156 one day.
@RetinazerProductionsOfficial
@RetinazerProductionsOfficial 21 день назад
Okay
@MarkLac
@MarkLac Месяц назад
I rode on the April 22nd 2017 trip in the first dome car that was right behind the crew car. We had a front row seat to 611 conquering Danville Hill in the dead of night. What a heck of an excursion that was and well worth the $400 for the ticket cost. We did not arrive back until almost 11pm.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Fantastic to read this 👍
@svenmartin840
@svenmartin840 Месяц назад
If the 611 met the DieBahn's 01,05,50 Steam Locomotives that my grandfather drove. And if they could talk the stories they would tell. "I think I can,I think I can." from the rythm. Of moving down the tracks. And hopefully she will be around in 2110 doing fan trips.
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
That would be a fantastic site to see 👍
@MegaGeorge1948
@MegaGeorge1948 Месяц назад
Now that is a manly sounding whistle!
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
It sounds absolutely fantastic 👍
@stevew270
@stevew270 Месяц назад
@@railmediaproductions3677 I wish they would put it back on her.
@BillMorris-sx7vi
@BillMorris-sx7vi Месяц назад
I would love to ride on this engine, how recent was this video and where is the J611 now?
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Hi Bill. The 611 is currently on display at the museum in Roanoke. Most of the scenes in this video were taken shortly after the loco arrived back at the museum from the period of running on the Strasburg Rail Road in June 2023. I would love to make another video about the 611 at some stage, and possibly try to get a license to publish archival photos and maybe movie films of the N&W J class in regular service.
@TheDodgeRamGuy
@TheDodgeRamGuy Месяц назад
Is it coming to Strasburg this year i missed it last year
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
Fantastic news, its been very popular up at Strasburg over the years.
@mikedrown2721
@mikedrown2721 Месяц назад
Will it ever visit upstate New York?
@mikedrown2721
@mikedrown2721 Месяц назад
Will it ever visit upstate New York?
@railmediaproductions3677
@railmediaproductions3677 Месяц назад
I am not sure about this but it would certainly make for a good trip in the future.
@user-uh4dv2zn5m
@user-uh4dv2zn5m Месяц назад
a hammering piece of junk
@tommymartin4827
@tommymartin4827 Месяц назад
Are you feeling okay Brian ?
@jstoli996c4s
@jstoli996c4s Месяц назад
Awww. I hear there are meds to help with delusions 💊
@jeffg.8964
@jeffg.8964 Месяц назад
Missed your shock therapy session, dear?
@user-uh4dv2zn5m
@user-uh4dv2zn5m Месяц назад
@@jeffg.8964 why, did I make any mistakes ? lol
@tom5051666
@tom5051666 15 дней назад
cool history but glad these polluting monsters are no longer running outside of the odd museum piece. Also, the fireman in this train clip is over stoking the fire.
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