Where is the 611 train right now?

the North Carolina Transportation Museum
The Virginia Museum of Transportation’s famed 611 steam locomotive has most recently been parked at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. And now the VMT announced it’s headed for another visit to the Strasburg Railroad in Pennsylvania to spend some time there.

When was the N&W 611 built?

May 1950
Factor of adh. Coordinates:37.272943°N 79.947231°W Norfolk and Western 611, also known as the “Spirit of Roanoke” and the “Queen of Steam”, is a preserved class “J” 4-8-4 “Northern” streamlined steam locomotive built in May 1950 by the Norfolk and Western’s (N&W) East End Shops in Roanoke, Virginia.

Who designed N&W 611?

The N&W Class J 611 is the sole survivor of 14 Class J steam locomotives designed and built by the Norfolk & Western Railway. The locomotive rolled out of Roanoke’s East End Shops in 1950. Its mission was to pull the Powhatan Arrow, a 15-car passenger train, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Cincinnati, Ohio.

When is Norfolk and Western Class J 611 under steam?

The N.C. Transportation Museum and the Virginia Museum of Transportation are offering yet another opportunity to experience the Norfolk & Western Class J #611 under steam! On Monday, May 3, 2021, while the museum is closed to the general public, we will be hosting a daytime photo charter featuring the 611.

When does the Norfolk and Western 611 go to Pennsylvania?

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 […] April 20, 2021 611, rail

Where to see the N & W 611 steam locomotive?

The N&W 611 steam locomotive will be positioned in various locations for night-time photos and videos with night lighting provided. Because of the nature of night photography and videography, we encourage participants to be familiar with time exposures and special special lighting settings on their photo/video equipment.