Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 on Reels

From our archives: This is the only known surviving video documenting the immediate aftermath of the 1956 wreck of Norfolk & Western No. 611. Filmed in the days following the accident, this rare footage captures a pivotal moment in railroad history and one that forever helped shaped the legacy of the 611. Video courtesy of “Norfolk & Western Steam in the 1950’s” by Mainline Motion Pictures. Don’t miss the 70th Anniversary Commemoration Presentation of this historic event on January 24, 2026, at

Mr. Tommy Duncan is a railroad man if there ever was one! He retired from the Norfolk & Western Railway/Norfolk Southern Corp with 44 years, 4 months, and 4 days of dedicated service. Tommy has continued his legacy with railroad history and preservation by being involved with the 611, the N.C. Transportation Museum, Virginia Museum of Transportation and many other historical groups. His recent donation of an authentic Norfolk and Western CPL signal to NCTM was restored and put in operation at th

The Norfolk & Western Class J 611 Steam Passenger Locomotive Virginia Museum of Transportation | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611

It’s been a quiet year for steam but our friends at the Reading and Northern Railroad and Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway had steam locomotive 425 (4-6–2 Pacific) operating this past weekend. The crew, locomotive, and railroad put on an impressive show and we can’t thank them enough for keeping steam alive! | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611

Sound and fury are the only two words that we can use to describe this scene! Thank you to the Reading and Northern Railroad - Passenger and steam department for letting the world know what a steam locomotive can do! | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611