Norfolk & Western 611: The Return of the Queen - Strasburg Railroad 2021

Norfolk & Western 611 is affectionately nicknamed "The Queen of Steam" on behalf of her grand size and appearance. In October 2019, the 611 visited Strasburg for a short 4-week trip. After the events and celebration of "The Reunion of Steam" 611 had made her way back home, ending off a once in a lifetime experience. In early 2021, it was announced that 611 would once again return to the Road to Paradise, for an entire summer of events. Yet again this American Legend would operate in the quaint hills of Lancaster. Join us, as we follow the Tuscan Monarch pulling excursions along the Strasburg Railroad's right of way. Norfolk & Western 611 is a 4-8-4 J-Class Locomotive and a product of the N&W Roanoke shops. She faithfully served the N&W from her construction in 1950 to her retirement in 1959. 611 is the sole survivor of the famed N&W J-Class, on part of a successful reconstruction after a 1956 wreck. In July of 1982, 611 was fired up for the first time in her excursion life, seeing many more years of service in this second life. After another 12 years of faithful service, 611 was put on display, with an uncertain future in excursion service. In 2013, Fire-Up 611! was formed and the by 2015 locomotive would breathe yet again, operating for the first time in 21 years. Locations: 0:00 Bylers [Private Property] 1:15 Carpenters 3:18 Groundhog Cut [Private Property] 4:42 Esbenshade 5:56 Fairview 6:59 East Strasburg/J Tower 7:44 Cherry Hill 9:12 Carpenters 11:11 Bylers [Private Property] [DISCLAIMER] Some of these shots are on PRIVATE property, for which we had permission to shoot on. Do not trespass to take a picture or video of a train. Special Thanks: Strasburg Railroad Virginia Museum of Transportation The Crews of N&W 611 Fire-Up 611! Norfolk Southern Property Owners My Family Blue Comet Productions:    / bluecometproductions   I-Trooper089:    / @itrooper089productions   C Henderson Rail Productions:    / @chendersonrailproductions704   Business Car 10 Productions:    / @businesscar10productions57   New York Railfanning:    / Канал   Filmed on June 6th, 2021. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ©Train Chamber Productions 2021 All Rights Reserved This video may not be reproduced, copied, or reposted without the permission of Train Chamber Productions. These videos require time and effort, and a lot is put into them and cannot be copied especially that they are monetized. I apologize for ads, they help fund trips to keep bringing content. Thank You For Understanding.