N&W 611 Charlotte, NC to Asheville, NC 10-24-92 Pt. 2

[@evanf1293]

I think 611's whistle she wore in the 80s and early 90s was way and is better than the one she has today

[@Btraffers]

I saw 611 for the first time in my life a few weeks ago at the VMT. It has been an object of both beauty and fascination to me for many years. It was almost an emotional experience seeing it for the first time. Not to mention the 1218 as well.

[@Eric-4501]

I think we were just in front of y'all on that run. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@deloreanman14]

You sir, are an artist! One of the BEST pacing shots I've seen, hands down.

[@CrazyJBD]

Beautiful!! Just the way I wanted to remember the 611. I hope she will again ride the rails!!!

[@GG1man]

Great film, thanks for posting. I see two people didn't like the video. Who, in their right mind, would not like watching these marvels operate.

[@PRL2204]

Truly the finest whistle I've ever heard.

[@dylanwatson9300]

Man that was an awesome video and rest in peace to that wonderful whistle she carried in the 90's.

[@PBG345]

Great video ! Go 611 Go ! Millions of people love this lady. I hope we can hear that whistle again one day.

[@mattjohnston7686]

That's a beautiful sound, OMG

[@Timrathmore]

Please Please put this train back into action. OH my Good Lord Now that is one hell of a great video. The 611 should run along side with other passenger trains. She is an amazing machine.

[@DrFish-ne7xi]

get ready because SHES BACK IN ACTION! and ima ride it in July or June of 2018

[@atsfevan0242]

I hope that beautiful whistle 611 wore in the early 90s before going out of service will one day be worn on her and blown once again, plus I think it's better than the one she currently uses that I think was worn on Union Pacific 838

[@webecomets]

Best Chase Video Ever. Looked like you had fun too. I wish I could have done that. Great equipment I'm sure

[@dwkcamman611]

Amazing coverage, some of the best I've ever seen,well done!!!!!

[@jay600katana]

The pinnicle of steam power. I've read that NS will allow her to grace their rails (they should be so lucky) if someone else foots the bill for the overhaul and operation. So, who can loan me $750,000 to get the ball rolling? I promise I'll need more later and I won't be able to pay you back. haha. Long live her memory and maybe she'll get to make some new ones someday.

[@needlove1982]

The 611 has to be one of the best designed locomotives for its time.

[@jowithno986]

This is filmed right outside of my work in Longview NC. I rarely see many trains run through here anymore I miss it. It would be awesome to see the 611 come barreling through

[@yankinga]

@@jowithno986 Norfolk Southern ended through service on that line. It is my understanding that there is only a local freight that serves industries on the line. A lot of coal trains used to move that way to utilities in the south but a large number of those steam plants have been converted to natural gas. Coal used to be king on US railroads, from their inception through a decade or two ago. Unit coal trains are rare today, followed by mixed manifest (trains made up of assorted kinds of cars and commodities. The most common trains seen today are intermodal, automobile racks and unit tank trains of ethanol and other commodities.

[@jowithno986]

@@yankinga wow thank you. I have noticed that there is a train that comes through a couple times a day for local traffic never more than 10 15 cars max. Long gone are the days when I was a child and we would have to sit for what felt like 20 minutes for the super long ones to pass. Everytime I hear it pass by work usually around 9pm I run out to get a glimpse. Thanks again for the video and the info I loved it

[@KLTrainz]

this footage is fantastic....you really had some decent gear for your videos 1985 and through....some footage of 2011 is totally despicable...

[@EMDFAN1988]

That's what i call a pacing video!

[@FireCaptE9]

Gooo 611 ! Great work !

[@brucetharpe762]

So beautiful!

[@Kayushi]

yeah, well portland is planned for a trip in about two years, but i need to see it operating.

[@deloreanman14]

Better try to make it this summer if you want to see her running. She goes in for her 15-year boiler rebuild in 2013 and will be down for at least a few years.

[@want2gro2001]

I recognize this stretch of highway. It is west of Hickory NC and Hildebran, NC.

[@deloreanman14]

You'd be wasting your time going to California looking for 4449. Portland, Oregon is her home and has been since 1958.

[@rylinmariel6431]

That is Just! So!!! Cool!!!!! :~D

[@Kayushi]

hey, you know how many people like 611. how bout we start up a donation fund?

[@cektito87]

This is the best video I ever seen of this beauty. Can I use part of this video for making a comparision of an H0 scale model?

[@pattersonpyrotechnics3539]

Props to your driver! Thanks for the video! You were actually in Longview NC. I saw my house go by. I watched this train go by when I was a young teen. When was this video shot?

[@MegaSandflea]

I love that video! When did it occur?

[@noisynerdman]

Beautiful

[@easternroutemainlinevideos6823]

What ever happened to this whistle?

[@justahillbilly7777]

Preston Claytor withdrew both himself and the whistle heard here due to the "Spirit Of Roanoke" moniker being applied to the engine. Source: roanoke.com/steam-dream-a-national-marvel/article_e2dc1233-92cd-5fdf-a273-2b809022c60c.html My opinion on the matter: Nothing but purist pettiness really. Kinda hypocritical too. I mean, from my perspective, if you're not beating the drum about a non-prototypical dual beam headlight, MU stand, coal bunker extension, and current lack of usable steam heat line should the need for such a thing ever arise; you have *NO* right whatsoever to beat the drum about a non-prototypical name meant to pay homage to the people of the city where the engine was built being painted on the cab side that isn't even all that noticeable when said engine's in motion and remove it's original whistle because of the application of said name.

[@easternroutemainlinevideos6823]

@@justahillbilly7777 that sucks

[@PrimeMoverVideos]

Great Video...I miss chasing her.

[@chickenoraria7559]

I remember that!

[@Kayushi]

@ZacksPlace2010 you have sp 4449!! out here on the east coast i wish i could go visit california to chase 4449

[@larryphilby4918]

Robert Stephenson! What hast thou wrought?

[@badboylll]

FireUp611 Sent me here!

[@Kayushi]

Well i cant, ill just shoot for when she leaves the shop. ill be getting southern 630, nkp 765, and canadian national 7470 this summer, so im good.

[@TrainmanBrando]

@ needlove she is the best designed!

[@rileyodonald3034]

I hope we can see something lie this soon

[@cadillacman028]

Shes running again. They restored her to running condition back in 2015

[@oogieobanyon]

gloria in excelsis

[@yankinga]

Shot 10-24-92, it's right there in the title.

[@PRL2204]

Three days after I was born!

[@cuzaka]

heh nice one

[@charlesbissey9901]

I also saw 611 but I think 4014 is better