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The Norfolk & Western Class J 611, a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, is known as an engineering powerhouse of steam, technology, and near mechanical perfection. Click here to read more..
Class J 611 Concludes 2021 Operations The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. and Strasburg Rail Road Company announce the conclusion of scheduled 2021 operations for the former Norfolk and Western Class J #611. Appearing at
As VMT leadership previously announced, 611 was near ready to depart Spencer, NC on Monday morning when the fireman discovered that the stoker screw was not moving. The engine’s mechanical crew immediately began troubleshooting the issue and discovered
After careful deliberation, VMT leadership has made the decision to temporarily delay 611’s arrival to Strasburg Rail Road. As the crew worked to make the engine ready for the move, a malfunction was discovered
Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. and the Strasburg Rail Road Company is pleased to announce that the famous Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam passenger locomotive will again head to Pennsylvania’s Amish Country in
In the past few weeks there has been many work sessions and a frenzy of activity surrounding the Norfolk & Western 611 Class J and the consist. The tender and water car have been de-winterized
The Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 is back! We’re kicking off the 2021 season with a full weekend of events at the N.C. Transportation Museum, operated in partnership with the Virginia Museum of
