274K views · 12K reactions | The Norfolk & Western Class J 611 is the most powerful steam passenger locomotive ever built. She's a combination of beauty, power, and superb mechanical engineering. | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 | Facebook

2.9M views · 13K reactions | 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 | Facebook

2M views · 10K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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

🚂❤️ This Giving Tuesday, help keep the iconic 611 steaming strong! It takes an incredible amount of resources to keep a living, breathing steam locomotive operating. Every trip requires coal and water, grease and oil, insurance, qualified crews, and countless hours of maintenance and inspection. These are just a few of the costs that make what we do possible. Our team is committed to doing the heavy lifting - the mechanical work, the servicing, the long hours, and the dedication required to kee

102K views · 3.2K reactions | Out of the morning fog, she emerges! The legendary Norfolk & Western 611, alive with steam, power, and purpose. It’s more than just a breathtaking sight — it’s living history in motion. Moments like this are why we do what we do at the Virginia Museum of Transportation! This is why we wake up early, This is why we stay up late, This is why we preserve, This is why we steam! | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 | Facebook