The Ballad Of N&W J Class Locomotive 611
2:24
YouTubeUnion Pacific Heritage Guy
The Ballad Of N&W J Class Locomotive 611
Well here is an awesome music video of a streamlined icon. Built in the N&W (Norfolk & Western) Roanoke Shops in May 1950 the 611 is one of 14 J class steam locomotives. They were built to pull the N&W's top passenger trains like the Powhatan Arrow, the Pocahontas, and the Cavalier. 611 is the soul survivor of the class. It was retired 1959 and ...
30K viewsOct 18, 2020
Related Products
611 Class J Papercraft
611 Class J Rear
611 Class J Steam Engine
#Norfolk and Western 611 History
This past Saturday, the 611 experienced a mechanical issue that required us to take her out of service temporarily. While it's never easy to make the decision to not run the locomotive, this is something that can (and does) happen from time to time in the world of historical railroading, especially when it comes to operating steam locomotives. These machines are marvels of engineering from another era, and keeping them running takes incredible skill, patience, and heart. Thankfully, our talented
This past Saturday, the 611 experienced a mechanical issue that required us to take her out of service temporarily. While it's never easy to make the decision to not run the locomotive, this is something that can (and does) happen from time to time in the world of historical railroading, especially when it comes to operating steam locomotives. These machines are marvels of engineering from another era, and keeping them running takes incredible skill, patience, and heart. Thankfully, our talented
Facebook1 month ago
Out of the morning fog, she emerges! The legendary Norfolk & Western 611, alive with steam, power, and purpose. It’s more than just a breathtaking sight — it’s living history in motion. Moments like this are why we do what we do at the Virginia Museum of Transportation! This is why we wake up early, This is why we stay up late, This is why we preserve, This is why we steam! | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
Out of the morning fog, she emerges! The legendary Norfolk & Western 611, alive with steam, power, and purpose. It’s more than just a breathtaking sight — it’s living history in motion. Moments like this are why we do what we do at the Virginia Museum of Transportation! This is why we wake up early, This is why we stay up late, This is why we preserve, This is why we steam! | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
Facebook1 month ago
Top videos
73K views · 1.3K reactions | Ride in style behind the nation's premier streamlined steam locomotive. | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 | Facebook
0:25
73K views · 1.3K reactions | Ride in style behind the nation's premier streamlined steam locomotive. | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 | Facebook
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J
73.5K views3 weeks ago
N&W Class J No. 611 Steam Locomotive!
0:36
N&W Class J No. 611 Steam Locomotive!
YouTubeTootin' Trains
21.8K views3 weeks ago
Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reels
Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reels
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J
12.8K views1 month ago
Norfolk and Western 611 Restoration
Norfolk and Western 611 workin' the grade at Ferrol with the Shenandoah Valley Limited (with whistle at the end) ... The special fall train ride was made possible by a collaboration between the Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Steam Railroading Institute, Virginia Scenic Railway and Virginia Mechanical Preservation Society ... #trains #railway #STEAM #railfans #railroadphotography | Dak Dillon Photography
Norfolk and Western 611 workin' the grade at Ferrol with the Shenandoah Valley Limited (with whistle at the end) ... The special fall train ride was made possible by a collaboration between the Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Steam Railroading Institute, Virginia Scenic Railway and Virginia Mechanical Preservation Society ... #trains #railway #STEAM #railfans #railroadphotography | Dak Dillon Photography
FacebookDak Dillon Photography
39.9K views3 weeks ago
Everyone loves the sound of the whistle on a locomotive but how many know what the whistle signals mean? Here is a list of the most common the whistle signals the 611 uses: Note: "o" denotes a short sound; while a "-" is for a longer sound. - When stopped, air brakes applied. - - Release brakes, proceed. - - - When stopped, release brakes and reverse movement. - - 0 - Approaching a grade crossing (video demonstration provided below 🚂😀) | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
0:36
Everyone loves the sound of the whistle on a locomotive but how many know what the whistle signals mean? Here is a list of the most common the whistle signals the 611 uses: Note: "o" denotes a short sound; while a "-" is for a longer sound. - When stopped, air brakes applied. - - Release brakes, proceed. - - - When stopped, release brakes and reverse movement. - - 0 - Approaching a grade crossing (video demonstration provided below 🚂😀) | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J
8.1M viewsApr 8, 2020
6.9K views | Reel by Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
1:13
6.9K views | Reel by Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J
6.9K views3 weeks ago
73K views · 1.3K reactions | Ride in style behind the nation's premier streamlined steam locomotive. | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 | Facebook
0:25
73K views · 1.3K reactions | Ride in style behind the nation's premier s…
73.5K views3 weeks ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
N&W Class J No. 611 Steam Locomotive!
0:36
N&W Class J No. 611 Steam Locomotive!
21.8K views3 weeks ago
YouTubeTootin' Trains
Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reels
Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reels
12.8K views1 month ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
The Ballad of 611 | N&W 611 “Going Home” end credits song
2:21
The Ballad of 611 | N&W 611 “Going Home” end credits song
42.2K viewsOct 29, 2021
YouTubePennCentral5700
53K views · 1.8K reactions | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reels | Facebook
1:04
53K views · 1.8K reactions | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reel…
53.8K views1 week ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
15K views | Reel by Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
1:23
15K views | Reel by Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
15.8K views3 weeks ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
6.4K views · 659 reactions | Who remembers this from a year ago today? 611 moved under its own power for the first time in the 21st Century. | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 | Facebook
3:22
6.4K views · 659 reactions | Who remembers this from a year ago to…
6.5K views1 month ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
3:48
The Various Whistles of the 611 Over a Period of 32 Years
66.7K viewsJun 1, 2015
YouTuberailfan49
1:09
1.5K views · 169 reactions | Unvelling the mechanics behind t…
1.5K views3 weeks ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
9:31
N&W J-Class 611 Streamlined Steam Locomotive in Action 1994
21.9K viewsSep 8, 2017
YouTubeWalt Loevy
3:19
A variety of shots of Norfolk & Western J-class No. 611 climbing t…
21.2K viewsMay 18, 2024
FacebookSteam Giants
6:36
Norfolk & Western J #611 Manassas to Front Royal (Pacing)
38.6K viewsJun 10, 2015
YouTubeRich Battista
1:00
Norfolk & Western J-Class No. 611 returns to Roanoke
8.5K viewsJun 2, 2023
YouTubeRoanoke Times
22:28
Norfolk & Western steam locomotive #611 ("The Mighty J") in August-S…
6.9K viewsJul 3, 2019
YouTubeLove All Trains (Trains)
0:24
12K views | Reel by Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
12.7K views3 weeks ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
20:31
Review: Bachmann Spectrum Norfolk & Western J Class #611
5.9K viewsFeb 4, 2016
YouTubeConsolidated RailFan
2:28
The Ballad of 611 Official Theme Song
162.3K viewsMay 9, 2016
YouTubeDLTBerkshire
15:20
Review: Bachmann Class J #611 w/Sound value HO Scale
55.9K viewsJul 18, 2017
YouTubejlwii2000
51:04
Chasing N&W 611: J-Class Thunder in the Shenandoah Valley! Fast Ma…
14.3K viewsOct 19, 2023
YouTubeNorthern Ohio Railfanning Productions
0:16
13K views · 808 reactions | Roanoke, VA. Back where she belongs. | Nor…
13.8K views2 weeks ago
FacebookNorfolk & Western Class J No. 611
9:49
MTH Premier Norfolk & Western J #611 - Review
2.1K viewsAug 12, 2022
YouTubeMatt’s Trains
5:16
Lionel N&W Class J #611 w/ TMCC + Railsounds Running
5.3K viewsMar 25, 2023
YouTubeSCL3618
5:07
The N&W Class J No. 611 With Sandy Alexander
69.4K viewsApr 20, 2020
YouTubeN.C. Transportation Museum
0:48
Norfolk and Western 611 class J pulling an excursion while puffing …
1.2K views2 weeks ago
YouTubeTheRailYard
58:08
Norfolk & Western 611: Memories of the Mainline (BCP Memories)
767.7K viewsAug 8, 2022
YouTubeBlue Comet Productions
1:17:48
Norfolk & Western J Class #611 Spencer to Lynchburg and Ashevi…
130.5K viewsApr 12, 2016
YouTubeJBS Travel
43:37
Norfolk & Western J Class #611 "The American" Manassas to Fron…
57.7K viewsJun 5, 2016
YouTubeJBS Travel
11:06
N&W 611 and 382: The Last Days of Steam
13.9M viewsOct 8, 2019
YouTubeBlue Comet Productions
6:12
K&L Trainz N&W J Class Northern Promo (Official)
104.8K viewsMar 11, 2016
YouTubeK&L Trainz
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder