Norfolk and Western Railway 611, Steam locomotive at Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, United States
The Norfolk and Western 611 measures 110 feet in length, weighs 872,600 pounds, and generates 5,400 horsepower through its steam-powered engine system.
Built in 1950 at Norfolk and Western Railway shops, this locomotive transported passengers between Virginia and Ohio until 1959, reaching speeds of 100 mph on flat terrain.
The locomotive earned designation as Virginia's Official State Steam Locomotive in 2017 and received National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark status in 1984.
The tender car carries 35 tons of coal and 20,000 gallons of water, enabling long-distance travel between major cities across multiple states.
After two restorations in 1982 and 2014, the locomotive continues operating excursion trips while maintaining its home at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Part of: Norfolk and Western Railway class J
GPS coordinates: 37.27294,-79.94723
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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