N&W 611 Back Running on the Strasburg Rail Road

The Norfolk & Western 611 will be operating once again at the Strasburg Rail Road this fall!!!
The Virginia Museum of Transportation (VMT) and Strasburg Rail Road are pleased to jointly announce that for a limited-time-only, the Strasburg Rail Road will be hosting several events featuring the historic Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611.
These ticketed events will mark the locomotive’s first public operations following her federally required inspection which took place with the help of the Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Department and VMT Engine Crew at the Strasburg Rail Road.
Event Schedule:
*September 30 – October 2:  At-the-Throttle-Experiences
*October 7 – October 9:  Stationary Cab Tours
*November 9 – November 10:  Photo Charter directed by Pete Lerro
*November 11 – November 13:  Excursion Rides
A portion of proceeds from these events benefit the Virginia Museum of Transportation and support the preservation and maintenance of the Norfolk and Western Class J No. 611.
For tickets and more information, please visit the Strasburg Rail Road website at https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/611-experiences/.
-via Strasburg Railroad Facebook

This article was posted on: September 1, 2022