N&W 611 Fall Excursions in Virginia

It was a cool, gray, and misty day, but Norfolk and Western Class J 611 put a smile on everyone’s face that I saw this afternoon watching a Goshen to Staunton, VA excursion put on by Virginia Scenic Railway. Virginia Scenic Railway runs excursion trains year-round, but this fall are running special trips behind the 611. Here are a few pictures and a video:

Photos

Streamlined steam locomotive, Norfolk and Western Class J 611

N&W Class J 611 leads the train up grade through Chapin Draft, VA on 10/12/2025.

Streamlined steam locomotive, Norfolk and Western Class J 611
N&W 611 rolling into Swoope, VA on 10/12/2025.
Streamlined steam locomotive, Norfolk and Western Class J 611
The 611 is bringing up the rear on the return trip from Staunton, VA on 10/12/2025.

Video

611 Excursion Scenes from Chapin Draft and Swoope, Virginia

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