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Owner: Norfolk & Western
Model:UNKNOWN 4-8-4Built As:Builder Info (Unavailable )
Serial Number:388Order No:
Frame Number: Built:
Notes:Built Roanoke May 30, 1950
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NW 611
Title:  NW 611
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Photo Date:  5/28/2015  Upload Date: 6/3/2015 12:19:03 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Michael Rujak
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
NW 611
Title:  NW 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2015  Upload Date: 6/3/2015 12:19:16 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Michael Rujak
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
NW 611
Title:  NW 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2015  Upload Date: 6/3/2015 12:19:32 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Michael Rujak
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
NW 611
Title:  NW 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2015  Upload Date: 6/3/2015 12:18:48 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Michael Rujak
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
NW 611
Title:  NW 611
Description:  N&W 611 is on display for all to injoy before She leaves on her way home to the VTM
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 4:21:41 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Jonathan Filion
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
NW 611
Title:  NW 611
Description:  Crossing the river just north of town
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 4:24:48 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Jonathan Filion
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
611 crosses the entrance to L.U. and enters Montview Yard
Title:  611 crosses the entrance to L.U. and enters Montview Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:51:46 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  257   Comments: 1
611 crossing LU entrance at the south end of Montview Yard
Title:  611 crossing LU entrance at the south end of Montview Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:53:36 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Crowd at the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard as 611 comes into view
Title:  Crowd at the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard as 611 comes into view
Description:  Railroad special agents were very accommodating to the public UNLESS you dared to cross the track!!!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:01:41 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
A little boy is fascinated by the 611
Title:  A little boy is fascinated by the 611
Description:  Come to think of it... a whole generation has matured since 611 was retired the second time in 1994
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:04:30 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  253   Comments: 1
Worm's eye view of 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard
Title:  Worm's eye view of 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard
Description:  Engine took on water from nearby hydrant here
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:06:55 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  277   Comments: 3
611's running gear up close
Title:  611's running gear up close
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:13:17 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
Crowd at Woodall Rd. station, west leg of the wye at the west end of Kinney Yard.
Title:  Crowd at Woodall Rd. station, west leg of the wye at the west end of Kinney Yard.
Description:  Building behind 611 was N&W's passenger station from the time N&W left Union Station in downtown Lynchburg in December 1964 until N&W service ended with the advent of Amtrak May 1, 1971. Amtrak's Mountaineer and Hilltopper stopped here. March 25, 1975 - Sep. 30, 1979.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:29:08 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
Crowds on both sides of track as 611 takes on water at the end of Woodall Rd.
Title:  Crowds on both sides of track as 611 takes on water at the end of Woodall Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:47:35 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Cab of 611 with the infamous "Spirit of Roanoke" decal in place
Title:  Cab of 611 with the infamous "Spirit of Roanoke" decal in place
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:50:07 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  672   Comments: 0
The parking lot at the end of Woodall Rd. and 611 and train
Title:  The parking lot at the end of Woodall Rd. and 611 and train
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:54:15 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
Ash pan is cleaned. CPL signal at west leg of the wye is lined for the move to Roanoke
Title:  Ash pan is cleaned. CPL signal at west leg of the wye is lined for the move to Roanoke
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:57:07 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Helicopter that shadowed the 611's move seen overhead.  Railroad publicist no doubt
Title:  Helicopter that shadowed the 611's move seen overhead. Railroad publicist no doubt
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 5:00:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
At 3:00 p.m. 611 and train leave Lynchburg for Roanoke and the big welcome awaiting it there
Title:  At 3:00 p.m. 611 and train leave Lynchburg for Roanoke and the big welcome awaiting it there
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 5:03:43 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
NW 611
Title:  NW 611
Description:  coming through town
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 4:27:29 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Jonathan Filion
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Getting ready for her run
Title:  Getting ready for her run
Description:  At NCTM
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:26:24 AM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
611 on the mainline
Title:  611 on the mainline
Description:  At Yadkin.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:32:39 AM
Location:  Yadkin, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
611 on the mainline
Title:  611 on the mainline
Description:  At Yadkin
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:33:38 AM
Location:  Yadkin, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Thomasville
Title:  Thomasville
Description:  I wanted to incorporate the chair in my shot
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:35:06 AM
Location:  Yadkin, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Browns Summit
Title:  Browns Summit
Description:  Headed north among admirers
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:36:56 AM
Location:  Browns Summit, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Steaming north
Title:  Steaming north
Description:  At Browns Summit
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:37:58 AM
Location:  Browns Summit, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
Reidsville
Title:  Reidsville
Description:  I barely got this shot in time
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:39:23 AM
Location:  Reidsville, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Ruffin US 29 Overpass
Title:  Ruffin US 29 Overpass
Description:  We were driving and saw the helicopter and knew it was near so we stopped.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:41:06 AM
Location:  Ruffin, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Danville
Title:  Danville
Description:  A half mile before this it over took a freight
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:42:51 AM
Location:  Danville, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
Chatham
Title:  Chatham
Description:  At the station
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:44:07 AM
Location:  Chatham, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
Altavista
Title:  Altavista
Description:  On the bridge
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:45:36 AM
Location:  Altavista, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
High above me
Title:  High above me
Description:  And Im in high grass
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:46:45 AM
Location:  Altavista, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
In Evington
Title:  In Evington
Description:  She had a hotbox and had to stop, making an amazing start
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:48:53 AM
Location:  Evington, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Looking down
Title:  Looking down
Description:  From an overpass
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:49:50 AM
Location:  Evington, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
Bedford
Title:  Bedford
Description:  At the N&W Station
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:51:51 AM
Location:  Bedford, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Blue Ridge
Title:  Blue Ridge
Description:  This is the shot I wanted all day
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:53:18 AM
Location:  Blue Ridge, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  90   Comments: 1
At the station
Title:  At the station
Description:  Shes home
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/23/2015 9:55:53 AM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
611 into Lynchburg
Title:  611 into Lynchburg
Description:  Pulling into Lynchburg to pick up passengers for the first arrival into Roanoke from Spencer
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 9:54:03 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  Nick Keller
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
611 At Forest
Title:  611 At Forest
Description:  Heading for Roanoke after stopping at Lynchburg for some service. The former Norfolk & Western J Class passes a classic Esso gas station turned into an antique store.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 1/18/2016 1:14:32 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  Dennis Shafer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 1
NW 611
Title:  NW 611
Description:  NS train 957
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/3/2015 12:47:59 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Patrick Treadaway
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
The "J"
Title:  The "J"
Description:  "J' 611
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/2/2015 3:36:49 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Patrick Treadaway
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  215   Comments: 1
611 at track speed.
Title:  611 at track speed.
Description:  N&W 611 northbound at Lexington, North Carolina.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 4/14/2016 8:41:00 AM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Bruce Alexander
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
N&W 611 Crossing the Yadkin River
Title:  N&W 611 Crossing the Yadkin River
Description:  N&W 611 overtakes a intermodal train at Yadkin, NC.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 6:41:22 PM
Location:  Yadkin, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4) NS 8786(C40-9)
Views:  211   Comments: 1
N&W 611 Crossing the Yadkin River
Title:  N&W 611 Crossing the Yadkin River
Description:  N&W 611 overtakes a intermodal train at Yadkin, NC.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 6:43:35 PM
Location:  Yadkin, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  160   Comments: 2
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description:  N&W 611 heads north at Lexington, NC.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 6:48:22 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  124   Comments: 2
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description:  N&W 611 heads north at Lexington, NC.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 6:52:04 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  190   Comments: 2
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 6:54:18 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 6:56:30 PM
Location:  Browns Summit, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 6:59:08 PM
Location:  Browns Summit, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 12/15/2015 7:02:22 PM
Location:  Browns Summit, NC
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  203   Comments: 1


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