Any one know the route this will be taking???
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That would be so cool to see out on the main line during the move between museums
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A massive masterpiece.
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Jake, Very cool indeed.
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Good to see #2156 out from under the pavilion and in good light. Thanks for sharing!
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The often overused worn "iconic" actually fits N&W's Y-6b. Many a post war photographer made the pilgrimage to capture them at work in the late 1950s, as steam faded out else where. N&W continued to evolve these fine coal hauling Mallets, long after other roads turned to simple articulateds, like UP's Challengers. As compound engines, steam was fed to the rear high pressure cylinders. "Used" steam from the rear cylinders powered the front cylinders. These were larger in diameter, so that front and rear driver sets could be equal in power. These engines could also operate in "simple "mode with fresh steam to all four cylinders. The result was the awesome tractive effort of note. The intent, however, was short term; for starting and tight spots related to grade, tonnage and weather. Operating in Compound mode, was where the Y-6bs demonstrated their unbeatable combination of power and efficiency, pulling coal trains.
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Great photo! Sure would be neat to have this beast restored to service. Hey Norfolk Southern...instead of towing the 2156 to the Virginia Museum of Transportation, tow her to the Spencer facility in North Carolina where her cousin the N&W 'J' 611 is at. Maybe you could get a restoration for the 2156 and the 611 for a buy one get one for half price deal!
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