I did the at the throttle experience this past November in Spencer and it was AMAZING. Still weird to think that I had the opportunity to be the engineer when I see her. You’re going to have a great time
Great ride along. I am amazed how it appears that you had the highway all to yourself for quite a time. Love what you do Rowan. Your videos are always fun and exciting.
This is a fun video Rowan! You had a lot of fun capturing the Norfolk & Western Railroad 611 steam engine and so did everyone else that you captured in this video. I really enjoyed everyone's enthusiasm at the sight and sounds of the 611. Thak you very much for documenting this portion of the ferry move from Spencer, North Carolina to Strassburg, Pennsylvania.
Thanks so much for that. I have been in the cab of 611, ridden behind in the per speed limit days......a fantastic machine that I am glad to see moving again.
I saw on the news that it was moving through VA and was hopping I would see a video on it from you. You did not disappoint as you normally don’t. Well done sir. Thank you
Awesome video Rowan.. Incredible parallel shots of N&W611! Definitely a thing of beauty. Big thanks to everyone who had a hand in the building/restoration. Have a blast when you’re at the throttle,bro🤟🏽
Dang that was really great camera work dude! Lots of really great shots with this move, especially the mirror one and the pacing shots! This video was super fun and entertaining to watch overall. 611’s a really awesome locomotive considering its streamlined look and stuff, definitely one of my favorites, so thanks a lot for sharing and have a good one man!
Hey Man, you are so lucky to have gotten some shots of The 611 Ferry Move, I wasn't able to go catch it and get it on film cause no one told me when it was leaving
Awesome video! It was great meeting you in person finally after all these years! My wife and I had fun chasing 611! I also want to apologize for the incorrect Amtrak ID before I get blasted in the comments lol. That was 95 I believe. 19 is due to Culpeper at 7:55 PM (around the time we met at Inlet Rd) so I assumed it would be 19, but to my surprise it was a Regional. Keep up the great video work! We will stay watching! #HappyFoaming! Thanks Rowan! -Terence & Emily.
Terence and Emily, it was awesome meeting both of you, I'm thankful anytime I can meet new friends! To God be the Glory, remember Jesus loves you and wants a relationship with you always, regardless of your past! Stay safe, God Bless, Happy Foaming
@@RailfanRowan thanks so much! We greatly appreciate it! God bless you and be safe! Hope to catch you out and about again! If you ever want to railfan the Washington District with us one day, let me know sir! Stay safe out there!
Anther great fun video Rowan. Great to have you back bigger & better than ever! Congratulations on getting a position on the 🚂 611 footplate in July. Well done my friend!
Seen the 611 Sunday when they was getting ready to leave Spencer Shops/NCTM. There was a train show at the museum and 611 was sitting beside the roundhouse with a small fire in her keeping her warm till ready to leave. I'd like to see the ferry moves done without a diesel locomotive in the consist. Just the 611 on it's own pulling a short train alone. That would be neat.
I hope to see her in real life again sometime. I last saw her back in the fall of 1994 when she was on her last run up here in Ohio. Got a beautiful pull picture image of her running at speed past me. Got back to campus and saw online that NS was killing the steam program, meaning that it was the last time I'd see her. Before 2015, I never thought I'd see her running again. Still remember the trips when she went past on the long straight stretch between Bucyrus and Marion. The engineer always opened up the throttle hitting that stretch, and when they repainted all of the cars, seeing that fully matched train cruising past was a beautiful sight.
Hey Rowan,nice job,and great photography,as always! Trivia,you know the NS,and UP,literally are not fully dieselized,as both run Steam! And if the BNSF,still has that ATSF,4-8-4,that outfit isn't either! Would be interesting to see that CB&Q,4-8-4[5632?],back up and running again,any way,one can dream!! Thanks for a SUPER,EXTRA FUN,FANTASTIC video,and it's great when things are family affairs! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT! 😇😇😇😇😇😀😀😀😀😀😀💯💯💯💢💢💯💯💢💢💢💫💫💫💫💫👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for a great video. I used to live near Charlottesville/Orange and enjoyed your double nickel travel. Looking forward to your video behind the throttle.
Nice catch Rowan!! Wish it came were I am tho. I only saw the southern steam unit were I am. We do get good catches here tho. We saw UP 1982 1988 1989 and 1943 within 2 years!! CNO&TP line in onidea and Winfield TN and KY
Awesome! Unfortunately I live too far away to catch 611. I live in Missouri so I couldn’t see it lol. Although I did see something familiar, I caught N&W 2156 heading to the NMOT in St Louis. Awesome catch though!
I'm actually going to be there the same weekend! I might bump into you there! I'm doing the hostling tour, riding of course, and blowing the whistle at 3:30pm on July 9th (just the whistle at 3:30)
Great to see you back Rowan. I must admit I do like 611 and 4014. I gather steam loco's get dragged due to the great distances they travel and 611 had an extra water tender in tow. Our steam loco's are generally allowed to operate their ferry moves without assistance
Both of those locomotives are perfectly capable of running under their own power, however PTC and the fra have other words to say about it, I explain that in tomorrow's video
@@RailfanRowan ah ok. I look forward to it. I've had the joys of driving and being what we call a second man on a Class 55 Deltic. My favourite class of diesel in the UK
Oh Dear Lord, Foamers!!!🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ Glad y’all got to see 611. Even through I wish y’all foamers would join the railroad and see what it’s really like. Great footage but some get to carry away. It’s exciting to see the joy but sometimes I just don’t understand for those who love foaming, why haven’t y’all joined up to volunteer at a Rail site or join the railroad? I have worked two rail sites and have operated a locomotive or two but I just don’t understand. Anyway glad you got footage of 611. She is on my bucket list to see before her 1472 inspection and boiler certification runs out.
Both legends returned- 611, and Railfan Rowan.
Lol, appreciate you sir, to GOD BE THE GLORY
@@RailfanRowan Amen! Keep up the good work.
😆 no kidding
That was so Cool Racing the N&W 611 down the Rails. Doesn’t get any Cooler than that Experience.
I did the at the throttle experience this past November in Spencer and it was AMAZING. Still weird to think that I had the opportunity to be the engineer when I see her. You’re going to have a great time
Thanks Joel, I've been looking forward to it for years!!
This has you written all over it Rowan! With the 611 and 1206 because I know you like unstoppable. Keep up the good work, stay safe and God bless!
Seeing are steamers in action is amazing. I loved it when I was able to see the Big Boy in person and man that was incredible.
Great ride along. I am amazed how it appears that you had the highway all to yourself for quite a time. Love what you do Rowan. Your videos are always fun and exciting.
Thanks again Phil, I had a few foamers behind me, we would trade off pacing spots. Had about 8 miles of parallel too in that are!
Extraordinary video great pacing shots have running 611 you deserve it 👏 God bless you and your family 👪
Thank you Eric, to God be the Glory!!!
This is a fun video Rowan! You had a lot of fun capturing the Norfolk & Western Railroad 611 steam engine and so did everyone else that you captured in this video. I really enjoyed everyone's enthusiasm at the sight and sounds of the 611. Thak you very much for documenting this portion of the ferry move from Spencer, North Carolina to Strassburg, Pennsylvania.
Thanks so much for that. I have been in the cab of 611, ridden behind in the per speed limit days......a fantastic machine that I am glad to see moving again.
That's awesome Dan thanks for the view in the comment and the support sir
At 3:20 that NS 1206, just like the unstoppable movie AWVR 1206.
Yes I agree
I saw on the news that it was moving through VA and was hopping I would see a video on it from you. You did not disappoint as you normally don’t. Well done sir. Thank you
Thanks so much for the compliment, hope to keep creating!!
You make the coolest videos! I still like to go back and watch your N&W 611 video of the ride between Manassas and Front Royal.
Thanks Virgina Tolles I'm thankfulf to your support!!
I remember when Rowan Caught NS SD70 #2511 on NS 36Q, a discontinued train
Take this train. To my channel🚂 🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
Awesome job Rowan. Great seeing all those young railfans!!
Tons of fun, thanks for the support Gerry!!
Spectacular video. Great 611 train. Fun fun fun. High energy. Very enjoyable. Thank you Rowen.
Awesome video Railfan Rowan glad you had a great chance of the N&W 611 can't wait to see more
That was fantastic. Railroad excitement at its finest. Made my day !! 611 rocks
Thanks as always James
Awesome video Rowan.. Incredible parallel shots of N&W611! Definitely a thing of beauty. Big thanks to everyone who had a hand in the building/restoration. Have a blast when you’re at the throttle,bro🤟🏽
Dang that was really great camera work dude! Lots of really great shots with this move, especially the mirror one and the pacing shots! This video was super fun and entertaining to watch overall. 611’s a really awesome locomotive considering its streamlined look and stuff, definitely one of my favorites, so thanks a lot for sharing and have a good one man!
You are so correct sir.. It just doesn’t get any better than THIS !!!!! How amazing that 611 is, SOOO BEAUTIFUL and POWERFUL!!! Keep smiling:))))))
Thanks so much for the support Gary
Hey Man, you are so lucky to have gotten some shots of The 611 Ferry Move, I wasn't able to go catch it and get it on film cause no one told me when it was leaving
Went on an excursion with 611 up front out of Cincinnati Ohio years ago. What a beautiful locomotive!!
Awesome video! It was great meeting you in person finally after all these years!
My wife and I had fun chasing 611! I also want to apologize for the incorrect Amtrak ID before I get blasted in the comments lol. That was 95 I believe. 19 is due to Culpeper at 7:55 PM (around the time we met at Inlet Rd) so I assumed it would be 19, but to my surprise it was a Regional.
Keep up the great video work! We will stay watching! #HappyFoaming!
Thanks Rowan!
-Terence & Emily.
Terence and Emily, it was awesome meeting both of you, I'm thankful anytime I can meet new friends! To God be the Glory, remember Jesus loves you and wants a relationship with you always, regardless of your past! Stay safe, God Bless, Happy Foaming
@@RailfanRowan thanks so much! We greatly appreciate it! God bless you and be safe!
Hope to catch you out and about again! If you ever want to railfan the Washington District with us one day, let me know sir!
Stay safe out there!
Anther great fun video Rowan. Great to have you back bigger & better than ever! Congratulations on getting a position on the 🚂 611 footplate in July. Well done my friend!
I already booked tickets for a cab tour and a ride this early June! Can’t wait already!
@Norfolk Southern I managed to get the fireman’s seat since the moment the event was announced, all the engineer’s seats were sold out.
Thank you so much for uploading this, I was watching the full thing on Virtual Railfans Paradise and Strasburg cam
That's awesome!!
You're welcome sir!!
Great Video and your excitement is infectious. Being in York, PA we'll have to head to Strasburg and see it in person. Enjoy your ride.
I was hoping you would catch this one. Fantastic job on the chase. You nailed it.
Thanks so much Robert! Love the support man thank you sir
Seen the 611 Sunday when they was getting ready to leave Spencer Shops/NCTM. There was a train show at the museum and 611 was sitting beside the roundhouse with a small fire in her keeping her warm till ready to leave. I'd like to see the ferry moves done without a diesel locomotive in the consist. Just the 611 on it's own pulling a short train alone. That would be neat.
That's would be awesome, unfortunately PTC does not allow for that! Not to mention they want to protect the locomotive from issues
I hope to see her in real life again sometime. I last saw her back in the fall of 1994 when she was on her last run up here in Ohio. Got a beautiful pull picture image of her running at speed past me. Got back to campus and saw online that NS was killing the steam program, meaning that it was the last time I'd see her. Before 2015, I never thought I'd see her running again. Still remember the trips when she went past on the long straight stretch between Bucyrus and Marion. The engineer always opened up the throttle hitting that stretch, and when they repainted all of the cars, seeing that fully matched train cruising past was a beautiful sight.
That's incredible, unfortunately those days are all but gone, but still great to see it operating
It was very nice to meet you Rowan! I had fun catching 611 with everyone at Manassas. Happy foaming!
Great to meet you Omarrrrrrrrrrrr to God be the glory!
I knew you would be out looking for this thing.i Always love your content especially when 611 is involved
Thanks so much!!
@@RailfanRowan your welcome.
thanks for travelling!
I saw this on the greencastle train cam nice catches of 611 I wish I could go see it at strasburg Great Video
I love your videos you my favourite UA-cam channel keep on Railfaning and 611 is back
Thanks for bringing so much joy into my day. Your brother.
What a great steam engine!
THANKS so much Rowan for the video!!
You're welcome Alan!!
I’m arburke85 on Instagram, so thanks for your guidance there too!!
Hey Rowan,nice job,and great photography,as always! Trivia,you know the NS,and UP,literally are not fully dieselized,as both run Steam! And if the BNSF,still has that ATSF,4-8-4,that outfit isn't either! Would be interesting to see that CB&Q,4-8-4[5632?],back up and running again,any way,one can dream!! Thanks for a SUPER,EXTRA FUN,FANTASTIC video,and it's great when things are family affairs! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT! 😇😇😇😇😇😀😀😀😀😀😀💯💯💯💢💢💯💯💢💢💢💫💫💫💫💫👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Good job man catching 611
Great video Rowan. Superb parallel running shots Looking forward to Strasburg, PA.
Thanks Jack, see ya there
Thanks for a great video. I used to live near Charlottesville/Orange and enjoyed your double nickel travel. Looking forward to your video behind the throttle.
Its always a good day when rowan posts.
Thanks JV!!
To God be the Glory!!
You know you gotta grab popcorn when rowan uploaded 611... brb
Yeah get comfy buckle in cause we're going for a bumpy ride!!
Love 611! Great video rowan. So So very glad youre back. Thank you Lord for rowan!
Thanks Todd, to God Be the Glory!!
great video lots of fun sorry wasn't sure what you said happy filming or happy foaming.
7:27 * Distant signal intro noises *
Lol cross viewership, I like it!
@@RailfanRowan Oh hey Rowan! Lol
Nice catch Rowan!! Wish it came were I am tho. I only saw the southern steam unit were I am. We do get good catches here tho. We saw UP 1982 1988 1989 and 1943 within 2 years!! CNO&TP line in onidea and Winfield TN and KY
That 611s a beauty!
What a beautiful locomotive thank you for the video
Awesome video! I was literally listening to the online scanner feeds from Orange and Manassas at that point.
That's cool!! I met the guy who runs that feed!
@@RailfanRowan Cool!
Great panning shots, Rowan, have fun at Strasburg!
Man, that looked like a lot of fun! Maybe we'll try to run into ya at Strasburg. Make sure to have your red flannel with you!
Just now seeing this 😂
Glad to see that steam engine back as always Stay Safe Stay Away Stay Alive.
That is a beautiful train
Great family occasion, full of fun, liked all signalling flashing around sunset, stay safe & Godbless.😎👌👍
Thanks Vernon
I'll try to get on the train your driving, hope to see you that weekend
Yessirrr
Awesome! Unfortunately I live too far away to catch 611. I live in Missouri so I couldn’t see it lol. Although I did see something familiar, I caught N&W 2156 heading to the NMOT in St Louis. Awesome catch though!
I'm actually going to be there the same weekend! I might bump into you there!
I'm doing the hostling tour, riding of course, and blowing the whistle at 3:30pm on July 9th (just the whistle at 3:30)
Oh hell yes. I’ve always wanted to see a 611 pace video. This engine is my favorite of all the American steamers. Both the real and Lionel
Thanks Aaron, glad I could deliver for ya!!
It’s so Cool that the Free Tips are still Free in Virginia in Year 2021. What a Country. 🇺🇸 😬👍
Very cool locomotive! Great video too!
Awesome chase video Rowen, of course the star of the show was 611. Hope you enjoy your ride in July!
Awesome video Rowan cool you chased the 611 again glad I told you that it was coming good job catching it all the way to Powell
Thanks buuuud, where were you?!
@@RailfanRowan I’ve been at home busy taking care of farm animals
Legendary. The same engine that eventually conquered Saluda Grade. Love this thing.
Amazing loco!!
Great to see you back Rowan. I must admit I do like 611 and 4014. I gather steam loco's get dragged due to the great distances they travel and 611 had an extra water tender in tow. Our steam loco's are generally allowed to operate their ferry moves without assistance
Both of those locomotives are perfectly capable of running under their own power, however PTC and the fra have other words to say about it, I explain that in tomorrow's video
@@RailfanRowan ah ok. I look forward to it. I've had the joys of driving and being what we call a second man on a Class 55 Deltic. My favourite class of diesel in the UK
7:15 I love that you see a Amtrak and then a diesel with a steam engine comes out of nowhere 7:40 Also that engineer is excited
Another good video, thank you Rowan...............................
You're welcome Steve, TGBTG
Great to see all the fans out there
Oh yes!
I love your videos. When I saw that the 611 was coming your way I instantly thought of you and knew you were gonna go see it. And I was right
You know I'll do everything I can not to miss it!
😃😃. Keep up the great work. I see you got a new car, nice!
@Railfan Rowan It Was Nice Seeing You In Manassas.
Great video! Thank you for making and posting it. Looking forward to the July 9 video.
Looked like a fun chase. Great work
I love your vids they make me happy
Thanks so much buddy! Maybe I'll get to meet you out there sometime!!
@@RailfanRowan I’m already excited we’re going to tennisee to Tennessee on Monday
@@RailfanRowan sorry I put to Tennessee’s
Nice! I caught it in York Haven yesterday!
One question - distributive power - is the 611 doing all the pushing and pulling or the two engines share it - how does that work?
Good run. Rowan, July 9th mark it on the calender.
Awesome catch Rowan! Caught him at Nokesville
Very good, I forewent that location this time!
It sure looked like you had fun 😊👍
that was awesome footage great job pacing thanks
Great catch! I am going to see the 611 at Strasburg in late june
Excellent video I enjoyed watching it 👍😀😀😀😀😀🚂🇬🇧
Thanks Tony!
Nice catch it is glad to see you back consistently.
Thanks bud, work has been crazy!
@@RailfanRowan I know how that fells like thanks for keep making quality content even though things are looking tough.
It's in Strasburg PA. so I will go on June to see it I will blow the whistle
That's awesome!!
3:02 I love it was like a train horn battle against 1206 and 611 diesel vs steam
Oh Dear Lord, Foamers!!!🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ Glad y’all got to see 611. Even through I wish y’all foamers would join the railroad and see what it’s really like. Great footage but some get to carry away. It’s exciting to see the joy but sometimes I just don’t understand for those who love foaming, why haven’t y’all joined up to volunteer at a Rail site or join the railroad? I have worked two rail sites and have operated a locomotive or two but I just don’t understand. Anyway glad you got footage of 611. She is on my bucket list to see before her 1472 inspection and boiler certification runs out.
Because railroads don't let "foamers" join the railroad, as for volunteering that would be awesome!
I have 2 frisco railroad spikes from 1950 my uncle found them in Kansas they have a stamp that says SLSF WHC
That's awesome!!
@@RailfanRowan SLSF means saint louis and San-Francisco Railroad
Hope to see you there and 611 and maybe 475
Hey Rowan I have a very beautiful n&w railroad spike from west va and it’s from 1950
There is Nothing even remotely close to Driving an Old Relic down the Rails. Try it, you’ll Love it. 👍
Awesome video Rowan!!
Thanks as always man!!
@@RailfanRowan you’re welcome
Nice Video They Should had Replace the SD70Ace 1206 with The N&W 8103 leading With the N&W 611
That would be awesome to see Norfolk and western 8103 pulling Norfolk and western 611
You are so lucky to catch and you get to sit in it love the video
It'll be a blast, thanks RO
Let the mighty whistle of 611 blow it beautiful whistle
Hey rowen I really want to see u it will make my day this week has made me mad I really want to see u it will make my day. By your big fan
It would make my day special
Man I love that an ACe lead it, they need to get 1206 for the excursion runs too.
Lol 😂
Nice video and chase dude your amazing as always
Another great chase and great video. 😎👍😚
Thanks Chester!! TGBTG
imagine Ns 8103 led with 611, would've been cool
Cool but ugly lol
That would've been pretty insane
Nice I was gonna catch this at thomasville but it was to early so I didn’t get to
Aw that's two bad!
@@RailfanRowan yea:/