Norfolk & Western 611: The Most-Powerful 4-8-4 in the World
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- In the spring and summer of 2016, we chased world-famous Norfolk & Western 611 on several Norfolk Southern Railway "21st Century Steam" excursions in Virginia and North Carolina.
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My Grandfather used to run 611 and the other J-class locomotives between Roanoke and Crewe, VA on N&W Passenger service. Although he loved the performance and beauty of the J’s, I remember him telling me that he stayed a lot cleaner when they changed over to Diesel locomotives!
Would you happen to know if he operated any of N&W's GP18's?
@@AngryCatMan1982 .. No, he retired at mandatory age of 65 after 45 years of service, and they were still using the GP9’s. The President of the N&W was there along with all his kids and grandkids. He was allowed to take me and my cousin in the cab as he took the engine through the yard for connection back to another passenger train. Have never forgotten the moment!
@@stephenbroughman3231 Wow! That must have been quite an experience. Was he ready to retire, or would he have kept working if allowed?
The only reason why I asked about the GP18's, was because we had 4 from N&W on the now defunct Carolina Southern Railroad. Road numbers 943, 950, 951, and 958. 943 was scrapped in 2014, 950 is sitting in a deadline in Chadbourn, NC. Her future is uncertain. 951 is presumably operating as an industry switcher in GA for RJ Corman. 958's disposition is currently unknown, but believed to have been scrapped.
@@AngryCatMan1982 …. He would have kept working, but it was mandatory that railroad workers retire at 65 back then. I am not sure if that was a government or union requirement. Thanks for sharing the info on the locomotives and Carolina Southern Railroad. I remember the Railroad!
@@stephenbroughman3231 He must have had the same philosophy my grandfather had. "If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life."
Got to visit the 611's cab when they were waiting at a signal in Chattanooga. It was a sobering experience and I received a new appreciation for steam engines upon that cab visit. Used to "conductor" the fall excursions with Herman Lamb in the mid to late 80's When the 611 was not available, N&W 1218 pulled the excursion.
Did you get to blow the train whistle
Easily one of my favorite all time steam Locomotives. America made the best steam power in my opinion. That Whistle gives me Chills man!
Watching this brought back alot of great memories of the old NW steam locomotives
Beautiful video of Norfolk & Western 611.
I got to run 611 at Strasburg, it was a spiritual time for me, thinking back to all the men and woman involved, to her darkest hour when she flipped almost into the Tug river; even the fact the N&W got her running again in less then a month just blows me away. The fact she is still around at a time when the N&W scrapped just about everything blows my mind and yet here she is 74 years young and still acts like she's brand new. 611 took my heart and here's to more brighter future. Roanoke born, Roanoke Bred, Roanoke Pride! Thank you for this beautiful video of her rebuild and runs.
Nice to discover another restored operational steam locomotive the Norfolk & Western 611 and train excursions.
About a month ago stumbled on Canadian Pacific 2816 steam locomotive pulling Diesel-electrics with a 2,000 ft long train various vocation restored rail cars touring Can, US, heading to Mexico and later to return.
Also learned about Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy steam locomotive was restored and operational.
As a train driver in the UK, I feel like we need some of these “Control Point Explicit” markers. 58:13 Every driver needs that sort of motivation.
😂😂😂😂😂
I didn't realize that was a real person till i Rewinded it back a couple of times. I thought ot was a Mannequin. She's a looker. Probably gave the train crew a suprise @DelayInBlockProductions
This was beautiful!
Very interesting. I had the opportunity to ride behind 611 at the Strasburg Railroad in 2019, and while she wasn't exactly running at full steam, it was nevertheless quite an experience to see her up close and in motion.
Strongest would've been more accurate to say since the Js are unrivaled in tractive effort w/o a booster when it comes to 4-8-4s. The most powerful 4-8-4 would be the NYC Niagara, as they put out the most drawbar horsepower of any 4-8-4, though not by a lot. Still, the N&W J is my favorite 4-8-4, beautiful, modern, remarkably efficient for a steam locomotive, need I say more?
I've been lucky enough to ride behind the 611 twice its just too cool
That beautiful 611 is cool 🖤🖤❤️❤️
Such a magnificent steam locomotive. I got to ride it last year when it was on the Virginia Scenic Railroad on the Shenandoah Valley Limited Excursions
Wow! Thank you for the extremely generous Super chat!
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I remember april 10 very well. I chased 611 to marion and back. I'll never forget the stack talk from 611 as it went uo the loops.
My uncle helped build her in the Roanoke shops, and both he andy dad rode behind her on the Powhatan Arrow when they were in the Navy during the Korean War. I toured the cab when I was eight or nine, before they brought her back to steam in the early '80s, one day I'd like to actually ride.
That was amazing you guys 611 is such a beautiful locomotive isn't she
I saw her yesterday she is amazing 611 the Queen Of Steam 🚂
My favorite engine
Same
I was a passenger on the Spencer to Asheville trip in the N&W 539 coach.
That was the second time I’d been on a passenger train over the loops, the previous time being in 2013 when I worked the trips from Asheville to Old Fort with the 630.
Such an awesome sight at 4:40 when 611 was leaving....smoke and steam galore!
I wonder how often sou6133 and n&w611 handed off to one another for the Tennessean, Pelican, and Birmingham Special.
I live 5 mins from the NCTM and I cannot believe I missed this back when it happened!!!! Awesome video! Also had no idea the 611 was restored there ... AMAZING :D
Several people are commenting about how there were some that had more horsepower, but you have to remember that that isn't the whole picture. Norfolk & Western had more powerful locomotives already, BUT, the J class was designed to be a best of all worlds locomotive. .It could heavy haul coal out of the mountains, and then it could run at 110 mph for passenger service or freight on flat land when they stretched her legs out. Plenty of locomotives for more powerful, but they were slow, and there were plenty of fast rigs, but they didn't have the power for hauling in the mountains. She really was the best of the breeds.
Awesome coverage ❤❤
I really loved the 611
611 is my favorite restored locomotive. 5:15 . Look at that. And running on coal as God intended. Coal isn't bad.
Was this video footage recent or is this just updated video from a few years ago? Because I’ve heard that the J611 is back at the museum in Roanoke Va.
This footage was recorded in 2016. We’ve never posted the video before.
What's up Drayton & the Gang, Sorry, can't appear in the chats because of Guitar lessons. But anyways, 611 is my favorite steam locomotive of all time. Really want to see her in action. Love you 611 & hope you return to the mainline, soon.
Also were the anniversary recordings regarding link ever published?
Awesome #611 N&W Locomotive Train Daryton Fantastic.
I wonder if ns would sell thr loops to a museum for excursions (like tvrm's hiwassee loop train) and sell the rest of line on each end to shortline operators?
It's a massive train.. video doesn't do it justice. If you can, do yourself the favor and see it in person. Looking up from under the wheels really puts into perspective how big it really is.
Excellent video of N&W 611 J-class Locomotive leading Drayton
So KC isn't considered a main terminal per NS?
Was this the Powhatan Arrow?
The Powhatan arrow ran between Cincinnati and Norfolk Virginia and the J class pulled it
Yes
What the heck at 58:18!
the Engine on the N&W is Back.
I Like That Engine
Southern Streamlined locomotive close but was awesome sad it was scrapped . Sad S line downgrade to local traffic only.
The NYC Niagara put out more horsepower...
Strongest would've been more accurate.
1:54:57
What makes 611 more powerful than other 4-8-4?
Say, UP’s 844?
Alhamdulillah 🤲🏻🤲🏻🚂🚂