N&W 611 - The Queen of Steam RETURNS to HOME RAILS!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Super video Rowen. Nice to see the 611 on the main rails again.

[@capefeartrainsandsirens]

Nice to see 611 back home in Roanoke. Hopefully she can come to NCTM later this year!!

[@kadenrobinson7067]

Well it's kind of disappointing because I was actually going to be able to see 611 until they decided To move her to Roanoke I wish it was at least delayed for one month

[@jacktaggart2489]

Superb video, Rowan! Captured N&W 611 in many great old N&W haunts. Saw her last week near Strasburg, but this was great. Thanks.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Jack!!

[@MercOne]

Amazing video. I can't imagine what it was like to run these old steam engines back in the day for real duty.

[@Tracksidechase]

Incredible video Rowan so happy you are back on KZbin

[@chrisbarkerthefirst1982]

So awesome N&W 611 is such a gorgeous engine

[@RandomRailfan828]

Great video Rowan, glad to see 611 hit the main line! You and me both hope this will not be the last time for her!

[@roberthuron9160]

Rowan,beautiful photography,as usual! Your eye is great on calendar shots,both coming and going!! 611 is simply awesome! I've been blessed over the years,in having cab rides,even when I was a teen,so that excitement just never quits! Thank you,bro!! Thank you 😇!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks as always Robert Huron

[@sweethomevirginia7746]

Thank you, Rowan! So glad to have the lovely lady back home in ROA. Salutations from LYH :)

[@railfancannon9321]

Awesome catches rowan wish I could’ve seen it again the last time I’ve seen 611 was in 2016 when me and my father took a ride in it and that was the best time of my life keep up the great work rowan you do a great job on your videos

[@gunsaway1]

Rode behind these J’s when I was young lad. Most beautiful of any engine in the world

[@RailfanRowan]

So glad to bring back the fond memories for you!

[@ricknixdorf7316]

This video was very professionally shot and narrated! Great job, Double "R"!!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you so much Rick!

[@charlottecunningham2141]

Glad she’s back in Roanoke. Thank you for filming her, RR 😊 *chef’s 💋*

[@gordonsnell6735]

Me too, she definitely needs a break, that's for sure

[@Railfan_Midwest]

Would absolutely love to see 611 in person, fantastic video Rowan!

[@g.malcolmdial1327]

you have by far some of the best and most informative videos of railroading Ive yet to see, Great Job man Great Job!

[@John-wd5om]

Thanks for a great video Rowan👍

[@deborahmaidon4017]

Glad that 611 is back home , hopefully I will have the opportunity like you did to participate in Throttle time with The Queen of Steam... Great video Rowan 👍

[@DH2906PRODUCTIONS]

Lol, I'm the 611th viewer of this video. Amazing video, Rowen. I also just saw the 9793 on ns 30t

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Well done Rowan, and thabks for bringing us along! I loved those "then and now" shots of Luray and Stanley! I wonder if the restaurant that was on the right side of the street in Stanley down by the tracks is still in business as it was in O. Winston Link's time? On another railfan video the videographer said one the 611 crew told him there were "plans" for 611 as far as operation goes but wouldn't elaborate. Makes you wonder, doesn't it? Thanks again!

[@gordonsnell6735]

I am soooo glad the 611 is back home in Roanoke VA, she definitely needs a break, that's for sure

[@Alleghenycrossing]

Beautiful videography and so cool!! Thank you!

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

great show. You Know That Territory Makes It Even Better.

[@matthewfawbush7731]

The Queen of Norfolk and Western steam The mighty 611 Way a Go Bro 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 🤘🎸🤟 Rock On RockStar 🤘🎸🤟

[@ILSRWY4]

Holy Crap! Where have you been! Was nice to see a video in from you in my notifications, and as always the video was a treat to watch! Thanks!

[@RailfanRowan]

I been here, double check notifications, I've been seeing weirdness in my subscriptions where I don't see the videos I want to

[@triadrailfanproductions]

I chased her too from Buena Vista-Roanoke. I had never seen her before. She’s a beauty

[@TheMotorolaman]

Nicely done with the past and present shots

[@RailfanRowan]

Many thanks!

[@tristanstrains]

Awesome video. We made your video by the flag pole at Shenandoah- Welcome back 👍

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks! Great to have you out!

[@danmenes3143]

A singularly beautiful locomotive.

[@robertwaite837]

Was on the last Ride with her last weekend! So great to be in the cab with you! How cool is that!

[@RailfanRowan]

It was cool, was definitely remembering our run this weekend!

[@robertwaite837]

@@RailfanRowanThe video is amazing! Hope to run into you again at Strasburg Railroad! 💫

[@qmanmotorsports2553]

Hey Rowan hope you’re ok man miss seeing your amazing videos

[@LisbonRailProductionsandF1]

Magnificent catches of the train coming by and pass, I like it 5 stars, keep up the great work, my friend, I subscribed your channel, Greetings from Portugal to the USA.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you, to God be the Glory 🙏

[@LisbonRailProductionsandF1]

@@RailfanRowan oh yeah, mate, hope you enjoy my channel

[@SebastianLandrus]

Another great video Railfan Rowan keep it up man and be safe out there while you’re railfanning please

[@daniel_the_railfan]

Cant wait to see more vids from u bro! hope you got the katy heritage unit today.

[@jameswise3971]

Awesome video! The N&W 611 is a beautiful piece of machinery!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you!

[@jameswise3971]

@@RailfanRowan you're welcome!

[@seanthornton1659]

@railfan rowan awesome video and 611 keep up the good work my friend I enjoyed watching your videos even if my arms are hurting me too much

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Sean, glad I can bring some joy!!

[@uniontrains.8631]

I sure would like to hear the Claytor Whistle back on her. That definetly was her most recognizable voice. Pity it's never going to happen though.

[@toddlarmon3708]

It's awesome to have you back rowan! It's like old times. I love 611, i don't know why but almost every time i see this locomotive it touches my heart and brings a tear to my eyes. All steam locos have this effect on me. I heard 611 was going away. I wonder why? Hope its not for long... You and jackson need to do a video Rowan. 🙂

[@chooch1764]

The 611 is not going away. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about future operations with 611 at a later date coming soon.

[@toddlarmon3708]

@@chooch1764 THANKS! That's good news. 🙂

[@ejames1103]

Beautiful train!!!

[@WayneKline]

Another great video Rowan. Probably one of the best Narrations I have heard from you. Excellent editing, as always! Hope all is well.

[@randydobson1863]

hello railfan rowan it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks and i like yours youtube and super is video rowan and cool n&w 611 ----the queen super cool thanks friends randy

[@WarrensTrains]

Nice video Rowan! In the first clip I can see myself! I was in all black! I also remember being in your 611 video in 2021 at Powell, didn't exactly meet you again but I saw ya' down there and thought it was you! Nice video Rowan!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks so much, you should have come up and introduced yourself!!!!

[@jasonoliver5388]

Great video Rowan

[@jacksonvanness7946]

Phenomenal video Rowan!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Jackson! You the best

[@iLoVeSD70Ace35]

That’s awesome! I visited the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke on June 11th and saw it by surprise. I didn’t realize it was done with its tour already lol so I was ecstatic.

[@101egals]

Do you everget a chance to wave at the VR Cameras there at the Virginia Transportation Museum?

[@IronWheelProductions]

What do you use for your audio when narrating your videos off camera. I've been doing some narrating on my videos lately, but I'm never able to achieve a "professional" sounding audio like you and distant signal produce.

[@danbedford5419]

Great video

[@Joeztrainz]

Incredible shot of the 611 Rowan! Great vid!

[@jacobenyart4075]

I Vote for 611's next Stay to be at the RBM&N why? because there's plenty of Room for her to run there and maybe even a 611 2102 Doubleheader

[@edlrailfanproductions3984]

That would be amazing!

[@perrysarver7679]

Great video. Really love the steam whistle

[@MikeWerner24]

Awsome 🚂

[@ShenandoahValleyrailfan1218]

I visited VMT and I found this locomotive Interesting and I love your videos.

[@Jesus_paid_it_all]

Very excited to see this video! God bless you Rowan, Christ is good!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank DL TGBTG

[@thomasmackowiak]

Nice video, Rowan! I enjoyed watching the video!

[@timdaugherty5921]

enjoy your rest under the shed again 611

[@RailroadAdventures]

Nicely done Rowan. Hope your doing alright.

[@WyandotteRailfanner]

Rowan im going to pa in September if you want to join us you welcome im going altoona Cresson and Horseshuve curve

[@RailfanRowan]

I would love to join! Keep an eye on my social media to see where I'll be!

[@Chessisystemrailfan1001]

For my first time, I saw it in Roanoke, and I was amazed to see it, and it was really nice and big when I saw it

[@johncamp2567]

Nicely done video. Subscribed. 👍

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks so much John!

[@AquaXpressLLC]

So fun and exciting that you get to see this trains for the 3 time in a video you should come to Alabama to see the dixie line locomotive that carried coal for Memphis Tennessee to Birmingham Alabama in the 60s.

[@SantaFe19484]

Happy 611 Day!

[@adventurerian5872]

Great video Rowan! I’ve always wanted to see 611, any steam train really, I have seen SOU 630 tour the CNO&TP but that was 2013 I think and I was really young and don’t remember much of it, I would have been 3 to 4 when that occurred

[@philknerr4587]

Awesome Rowan.... your usual first class work!!!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Phil!

[@philknerr4587]

@@RailfanRowan by the way, I forgot to mention how much I loved your re-created shots of O Winston Link. That was a brilliant touch on your part Rowan

[@LatrellMckamey]

Yes 611 Locomotives that was amazing.

[@RailfanBrandon]

The king is back again

[@truckinpoppop6777]

When did this move occur? I was at the festival in Manassas yesterday.

[@RailfanRowan]

This was Thursday and Friday

[@TheTamara0112]

Could you please post more often.😊

[@WyandotteRailfanner]

Rowan if you want you can dtive up to michigan and we try to railfan i got a good spot

[@RailfanRowan]

I plan to be in Michigan in December

[@railfanjedi]

Ey Railfan Rowan, glade to finally see you posting video's again

[@CSXEK]

Well the 1st big change is gated crossings and the classic and nice crossing signals was replaced

[@railfanjedi]

I love all you're videos

[@railfanjk8964]

Nice video & nice catch

[@davevan8864]

Great work as always. The then & now shots cool!!! But my fear is she is being brought home to ROT. How long before her FED boiler INSP is due??? 1218 is still a mess. SAD

[@RailfanRowan]

611 will not rot, there are plans for her! 😉

[@davevan8864]

@@RailfanRowan I so hope you are right. I am vested in 611 and my wife and I have the retore 611 T shirts to prove it!!! LOL

[@JonathanColemanMoreTrains]

Awesome video of the sunlight shining on 611 paint. Will you get a chance to be railfanning with the 2102 in July, August and September?

[@RailfanRowan]

I certainly hope to make it up!

[@JonathanColemanMoreTrains]

@@RailfanRowan When the scenic train for the Gettysburg and Northern comes back to life will you be there for the grand train ride/ experience and it will leave at Gettysburg Pa and go to Biglerville Pa and then back to Gettysburg Pa

[@BNSFrailfan01]

Since you're a conductor, what's the coolest or rarest train you've ever been assigned to?

[@RailfanRowan]

Very good question, I should address this in my next live! I've had weed spray trains, ballast trains, I've rescued stalled trains on mountains, quite a lot of fun!

[@BNSFrailfan01]

@@RailfanRowan Cool! have you gotten to drive any heritage/special interest units?

[@kodarailfaner341]

Man that was fun chasing her in VA

[@kodarailfaner341]

6:39 on that strip track me and ryder were saying how good of a shot that would be

[@WoodJack99]

Fantastic chase Rowan! I do hope someday the grand dame can return to Strasburg. Or perhaps better yet, she can do NS excursions once again...

[@RailfanRowan]

Sounds like NS might be entertaining that idea, no doubt, since they have a MASSIVE PR hole to dig out of

[@WoodJack99]

@@RailfanRowan THAT’s for sure…

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement on future 611 excursions at a later date getting closer by the day.

[@triadrailfanproductions]

Where are you bro? We miss ya!

[@readingnorthernnorfolksout2336]

Awesome catch! Did you get the UP Katy on 13Z It was leading it this morning

[@RailfanRowan]

I did catch that!

[@philipschram9332]

Nice video. I like the comparisons with the past. Why there is always a diesel in front of the steam locomotive?

[@RailfanRowan]

PTC is required in all mainline trains, including ferry moves. 611 is unequipped

[@usa_rail_productions]

Another cool and awesome video Great work 😊 Why is there a NS locomotive in front of the steam locomotive? And the locomotive has a very loud bell lol 😂

[@RailfanZachary]

Hey Rowan From Virginia Beach, VA, Do You Want To Meet Up in Ashland, VA between 3:30pm EDT and 6:30pm EDT on 6/17/23? Cool Video As Well.

[@brianfalzon6739]

Hopefully 611 can visit the CVSR or Indiana Northeastern Railroad and reunite with 765 for a second time doubleheader since 1984!

[@loveangrybirdssomuch]

I try to come out and get him but I had work that day

[@trainlover123trainsrock]

She better be coming back to Strasburg really soon. It’s not the same without her

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

The 611 has operated at Strasburg for a few years. It seems the market for that location has played out. The 611 trains at Strasburg haven’t sold as much train tickets as they have back in 2019. Its best for 611 to go run excursions somewhere else, so other folks from other regions can experience 611.

[@railfanjedi]

do you think you can vist a CN line sometime this year? cause i see them everyday

[@jamesdearinger3674]

Good to see 611, The Queen of Steam, back home. However, I am sorry she did not return under her own power. Would have been a grand sight.

[@liliaborshiov8816]

Can you come to Vaughan Ontario on Monday June 12

[@daveyboy_]

What's there on June 12th ?

[@liliaborshiov8816]

@@daveyboy_ trains

[@daveyboy_]

@Lilia Borshiov more specific maybe

[@karashook4440]

Rowen is almost at 40k subs!!! -koda & kara

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

How fast can 611 go? I would love to see her in person but that will never happen so I am enjoying seeing her on here

[@RailfanRowan]

Rumor has it, 100+ mph

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

@@RailfanRowan wow that's pretty cool Thanks

[@brucesheehe6305]

A fine video.

[@JackCarsonsRailroadVideos]

Hope you're ok bro

[@eugenekleis4235]

Good video

[@amosjsoma]

What's with that damn diesel mucking up the appearance of the steamer?

[@RailfanRowan]

PTC required on the leader :/

[@WyandotteRailfanner]

Rowan when are you going upload again?

[@daveyboy_]

Whyyyy the deisel in front ?

[@truckinpoppop6777]

In case of mechanical failure

[@daveyboy_]

@Truckin Pop pop but GD . at least put in the back .

[@danieldoesdumbstuff]

How does the engineer of the 611 even see the track ahead of him with the diesel in the way?

[@Georgiarailvideos6325]

guys he isnt uploading :(

[@Arg312]

Why?

[@RailFanBradenM]

Hi RAiLFAN Rowan I was wondering this is Braden umm when my papa and grandma take me out to FOSTORiA this summer can you come and record the CSX family lines heritage unit 1972 SCL L&N one of the brand newest CSX units can you come to FOSTORiA to if we beat the train to FOSTORiA huge fan of your videos

[@the_mississippian_railfan]

Thank god its out of strasburg i heard they ruined the engine