Norfolk & Western 611 Slipping and Sliding on Wet Rails

[@HobbiesRfun]

It seams like we're in the golden era of retired steamers being restored and brought back to life for todays generations to see and appreciate in person.

[@CRRPRR2102]

hopefully even more will return. I'd want to see C&O 614 under steam again

[@HobbiesRfun]

@@CRRPRR2102 Even though no longer owned by the Union Pacific, the organization that the UP sold the Challenger to will restore that engine to operating condition again, which will be nice. Though not a steamer, and the chances of the UP restoring it are zero, I would love to see the UP restore one of their gas turbine locos to operating condition. Not only would it be a unique and impressive engine to see, it would make an unusual sound for a locomotive as it would sound like a jet plane going by instead of a steam or diesel loco. Weather it's steam, diesel, or gas turbines, the UP has had a pretty strong fetish for massive engines throughout it's history.

[@loddon82]

Visit the UK, we have 100's running on many preserved railways, there's at least one mainline steam run every week, usually more. This year two new engines, not restorations, completed this year have been steamed (Google: Beachy Head, Betton Grange).

[@ronniewatkins]

I used to live nearby and always wished id see something like this! Thanks, Drayton, for sharing this awesome video!

[@jurigelato4366]

I simply love love this engine. Together with the PRR S1 they are the so clean and seem to be as fast as they look.

[@John-wd5om]

This video is absolutely brilliant, thank you so much for uploading it Drayton 😊

[@quintinthemississippirailfan]

Excellent video Drayton

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Wonderful to see a Pullman train hauled by a great steam locomotive. Great video!!

[@brianfalzon6739]

I saw 611 5 times in my life! Thanks for uploading it!

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you, Drayton, for uploading this short video of the Norfolk Southern 611's excursion over the Old Fort Loops. I enjoyed watching this video of the Old Fort Loops that are currently (2024) no longer in use. (Posted 31 July 1024 at 1454 CDT.)

[@Ryanstumpie1]

The loops are most definitely still in use most Monday through Friday.

[@thomasmackowiak]

@@Ryanstumpie1 I thought that Delay in Block Productions uploaded a video in 2023 that recorded the last train over the Old Fort Loops. (Posted 21 July 2024 at 1654 CDT.)

[@Ryanstumpie1]

@@thomasmackowiak As somebody who currently lives along the line, I can tell you that the information he provided in that regard is NOT correct.

[@WNCAINTLOUD]

Its definitely still in use not near as active though. Ns p60 comes through once in a while

[@ChainsawNW1218]

Always nice to see the N&W J Class 4-8-4 611 in action, nice scenic footage!🛤🚂

[@trainhuntersfamily8625]

I was 6 years old when I saw it on this excursion. My first real steam train!

[@James-the-idiot]

Cool, my first steamer was Santa Fe 5000

[@moparedtn]

These aerial shots are impressive. Well done!

[@marinablueGS]

Love the whistle on the 601!

[@gastonforde2121]

She's a beautiful steam engine. I love her whistle. Her whistle sound like SP 4449. Outstanding video. 2 big thumbs up.👍👍

[@Robertmitchell2121]

LOVE THIS VIDEO! I hope it happens again someday in my opinion

[@Cwilliam1999]

7:35 that’s me in the blue hoodie

[@SD-40601]

You guys should do a video on the Escanaba and Lake Superior railroad they have sd9's and sw8's and all standard cab locomotives

[@rogertemple7193]

This is the best place to enjoy watching trains thank you. 🇺🇲🚂🚃🚃🚂🇺🇲

[@jsa-z1722]

I’M IN LOVE WITH THAT LOCO! She’s GORGEOUS! 😍 so flamboyant! Her horn sounds so sad though.. isn’t it an unusual horn sound for a locomotive? 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@ogtme]

My favorite train with the pretty little face and beautiful whistle♥

[@kennethross786]

N&W Class J - in my opinion these were the finest steam locomotives of all time, with the NYC Niagara a very close second. Really hoping to take a trip on her if she's still operating.

[@dogrokket]

Great camera placements!

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The pity is that this isn’t happening in the United Kingdom!! I would love to travel behind a large, noisy steam locomotive like this one!!

[@tomschmidt3165]

Fabulous. My Dad and I rode behind her from Jax, FL to Valdosta, GA back when Southern RR had their steam excursion program.

[@jozsefbokeny35]

Jó hosszu serelvény

[@Zaelon_James_Guillory]

She’s beautiful 😊❤️🤎🖤

[@solarusthelonghaulerrailfa3226]

Interesting how that you sometimes have to go 12 miles to go 3 😉👍

[@andrewrussack8647]

Love the chime whistle. And without the annoying bell!

[@ronetele13]

About what percentage of assist is coming from the diesel electric locomotives?

[@harryscott9533]

❤ clickety clack clickety clack watch the train go down the track ❤ 🤓🙋‍♂️👍

[@davidbross6942]

Do the diesels provide any pulling power?

[@randallgodfrey3852]

Where is 611 now?

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Good video, like !!!

[@Floedekage]

Is that a recreation of the streamlined New York Hudson? Did they just have an old engine laying around and built in top of that or is it bottom-up?

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Is this locomotive a two, three or four cylinder engine? Whichever it is, it’s the sort of locomotive behind which I would love to ride. But it would have to come over here rather than me going over there!!

[@Mereel9212]

She has only two cylinders, but more power than the most european steam engines. No surprise, with nearly 5 meters of hight.

[@aleu650]

👏👏👏

[@trainmaster0217]

Why does the whistle blow so much?

[@Floedekage]

Legal requirement.

[@ethanmcdowell9677]

Probably wouldn't be slipping if it didn't have to drag an AC44 and a F7 around....

[@voidjavelin23]

its a heritage unit anyway so why not team up with it?

[@Txloganc]

Is this text to speech for narrator?

[@randallgodfrey3852]

What's with the diesel engines behind? Is she pullingbyhem or are they pushing her and why?

[@voidjavelin23]

giving dynamic brake support along with giving PTC system compliance to be qualified to run to the mainline, its also a heritage unit so why not team up with it?

[@conductorjohnmthtrains2239]

UP does the same thing with 844&3985, they claim they couldn't afford brake pads so they use diesels for dynamic breaking, kind of ruins it in my opinion. If you're going to restore a classic steam gem ( Put f'n brakes on it)