Norfolk & Western 611 whistles for a series of crossing as it announces its arrival in Staunton.

Norfolk & Western 611 passed two churches as it rolls into Staunton on a gorgeous October morning.

Norfolk & Western 611 hustles towards Bells Valley with its passenger train on a cloudy October afternoon.

Deadheading to Bristol to run some excursions this WB is out in the country east of the tiny community of Max Meadows.

Deadheading to Bristol to run some excursions this WB is approaching the big split in routes just east of Radford.

As I recall this was an excursion Richmond to Clifton Forge early in 611s first rebirth. There was a stop here on the C&O along the river where there is an interchange track going up to the N&W S... (more)

Norfolk & Western 611 storms through Augusta Springs on a gorgeous fall morning.

Norfolk & Western 611 pulling up Blue Ridge Grade with the Roanoke to Lynchburg trip

We got to the parking lot like fifteen seconds before the train did. It was pure dumb luck I got this shot with a decent composition. I'll take pure dumb luck anytime.

In the Night. The 611 runs at the NCTM during a well done night shoot at the museum.

Norfolk & Western 611 works hard up the grade at Snyder with its passenger train on a cold fall morning.

Norfolk & Western 611 blasts out of Goshen on a cold October morning.

Norfolk & Western 611 charges upgrade at Snyder with its passenger train on a cloudy October afternoon.

Steamin West: N&W J 611 roars west along the Buckingham Branch Railroad in Craigsville, Virginia, as the train heads back for its next pickup of excursion train riders in Goshen, Virginia.

The Norfolk and Western engine 611 gracefully travels along the Buckingham Branch towards Buffalo Gap on a crisp fall morning. Surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage and accompanied by the sounds of... (more)