Hot, Hot news about N&W 611

Mario_v

Member since
July 2006
464 posts

Posted by Mario_v on Friday, June 28, 2013 12:41 PM

According with NS's Facebook ...

"The Virginia Museum of Transportation announces its intention to return the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J 611 Steam Locomotive to excursion service if her supporters will fund the project.

The N&W Class J 611 Steam Locomotive has been invited to participate in Norfolk Southern’s 21st Century Steam Program. The Virginia Museum of Transportation must reach its fundraising goal by October 31, 2013 for the locomotive to join the program in 2014. Learn more and donate by checking out the link below..."

Link : https://www.facebook.com/norfolksouthern?hc_location=stream

Museum/Support page link : http://fireup611.org/the-611/

That's a good possibility of heving a 'racer' storming by, who knows ...

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friend611

Member since
May 2013
291 posts

Posted by friend611 on Sunday, June 30, 2013 12:12 AM

Fire Up 611 has its own Facebook page, as well as representation on Twitter and Youtube. Donations are presently being accepted, see fireup611.org for details.
Lois

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daveklepper

Member since
June 2002
20,015 posts

Posted by daveklepper on Sunday, June 30, 2013 12:24 AM

THANKS FOR THE GREAT NEWS

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K4sPRR

Member since
June 2009
From: Along the Big 4 in the Midwest
536 posts

Posted by K4sPRR on Sunday, June 30, 2013 6:56 AM

Thats great, bet its up and running before that poor mistreated K4s in Altoona. Hey RMM, ya listening!

Seen the 611 in action back in its excursion days, can't wait!

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Firelock76

Member since
August 2010
From: Henrico, VA
8,955 posts

Posted by Firelock76 on Sunday, June 30, 2013 9:59 AM

I still can't figure out what happened to the K4s. Just unbelieveable. How does a locomotive up and running in 1989 turn into a piece of junk in just a few years?

Looking forward to seeing 611 waking up after its long sleep.

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