N&W 1218 - Northern Indiana - Summer 1988

[@gordonsnell6735]

IF Roanoke decides to do this, this is the next locomotive that should be restored

[@user-xq5ys3sx7r]

But 1218 might be expensive to restore so people far and wide from Roanoke should help pay millions of dollars for restoration bills.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Very cool, boy they sure liked that whistle! (Dave).

[@phillyfan-182]

Has that distinctive steamboat sound

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

There’s just something very iconic about the Norfolk and Western Railroad’s hooter chime whistle especially the one used by 1218 as well as the the Y class 2-8-8-2 mallet locomotives most famously the Y6b Class

[@vincenttolve9756]

I rode on the Chicago - Ft. Wayne trip and appreciate your efforts here that brought back a pleasant memory. Thanks.

[@wmuzeke]

It would be interesting if you spotted yourself in the footage. Appreciate your comments. Thanks!

[@zacharycalgher3978]

Imagine if Norfolk & Western Class A 1218 was donated to the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvis Illinois to be restored just like Union Pacific Challenger 3985, that would be awesome.

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

I really hope someday 1218's missing parts can be refabricated so she can run again. I saw her in person at the VMT this summer, and she was beautiful, but smaller than I thought she would be, although still massive.

[@zacharycalgher3978]

Even without the missing parts, the parts can be rebuilt from scratch with blueprints.

[@dwkcamman611]

Awesome video!!

[@ict113090]

Imagine busting your ass in a mine all day long and hearing THAT whistle at the end of the day knowing it's time to get on home.

[@tommyhunter1817]

Nice. No tag-along diesel back then!

[@lowellvillerailfanproductions]

Im not the only one that gets chills when i hear her whistle right?

[@yeetscreamer6030]

ok now THAT is a whistle.

[@sirbarongaming2138]

I wish i could see her under her own power again, but the chances are slim to none