Norfolk & Western Steam Locomotive #611 departing Paradise for East Strasburg Station in Pennsylvania. 🚂: 611 is a standard gauge, coal burning, 4-8-4 steam engine. 🚂: N&W Roanoke | 1950 📸: May | 2023 🚂: #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #trainspotting #railroad #railway #trains #pennsylvania #vintage #steam #machine #americana #rero #historic | TrainChasers

From our archives: This is the only known surviving video documenting the immediate aftermath of the 1956 wreck of Norfolk & Western No. 611. Filmed in the days following the accident, this rare footage captures a pivotal moment in railroad history and one that forever helped shaped the legacy of the 611. Video courtesy of “Norfolk & Western Steam in the 1950’s” by Mainline Motion Pictures. Don’t miss the 70th Anniversary Commemoration Presentation of this historic event on January 24, 2026, at

A huge thank you to WFXR News’s Ron Marasco for his recent story highlighting the Norfolk & Western 1218’s designation as a National Historic Landmark! We’re grateful for the coverage and the opportunity to share this incredible milestone with the community. If you haven’t seen the 1218 in person or its sister , Norfolk & Western 611, now is the perfect time. Join us at the Virginia Museum of Transportation for the 75th Anniversary (sponsored by Norfolk Southern) of the iconic Class J No. 611, d