Steam & Excursion > Norfolk & Western 611 on display at the RRMPA press release

Strasburg Pa. - The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership with the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania to exhibit the Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 for a limited time during the winter months of early 2023. 

With admission to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, weather and conditions permitting, guests can safely view No. 611 among the historic locomotives and rolling stock in the Museum’s Train Yard.  We ask that while visiting No. 611 and the Museum’s collection please refrain from climbing on any equipment and obey all posted signage.

This collaboration continues the long-standing history between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Norfolk & Western that began in 1900. The Pennsylvania Railroad began purchasing Norfolk & Western stock in 1900 and by 1964, owned about one third of the Norfolk & Western stock.

The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. would like to thank the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for hosting Class J No. 611 at this time and the Strasburg Rail Road for their continued partnership.

To visit the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and see No. 611 on exhibit, hours and admission information can be found at https://www.rrmuseumpa.org/visit/hours-admissions.

2023 is starting another exciting year for No. 611.  Stay tuned for updates via official channels.

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That makes a lot of sense.  It might generate a small amount of revenue for RMPA and maybe VMT.  Also just slightly more secure than open across the street.  Wonder if they will host cab tours?

While the 611 is sleek and cool, look at that Pennsy beast in the background. Wow.

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PRR M1b, #6755, 4-8-2!

Too bad that it will never be allowed to be returned to steam operation …
It could be a beauty..

W.

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That's cool, what's the plans for the summer!

That PRR locomotive really needs some help over there.  Hopefully this will raise some money for them and they can do some cosmetic restoration.  It's really too bad to see locomotives deteriorating in the weather.  It's alos too bad, since they look so much better outdoors, but they'll last longer indoors. 

Rumors abound on the internet as far as 611 is concerned. Arguments are also commonplace about where the locomotive will “live” going forward. We all know the Virginia Museum of Transportation owns 611 and she will wind up back there at some point in the future. But does anyone know the official Norfolk Southern position in regards to ferry moves as it relates to 611 and other operable steam locomotives?

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