On Monday, June 22nd, the legendary Norfolk & Western
611 pulls into town! Join us for lunch and watch the 611
in action as she begins to maneuver on the wye to prepare
for her second round of Louisa-based excursions.https://www.townofgordonsville.org/
Built in 1950, this 611 locomotive is the sole survivor
of the “J-Class” fleet — widely considered
the pinnacle of steam technology. With its iconic
bullet-shaped nose and elegant Tuscan Red stripe,
the 611 was designed to be both a workhorse
and a beauty, capable of pulling passenger trains
over the Blue Ridge Mountains at sustained high
speeds. As a super-power locomotive, she
is not just a machine, she is a living, breathing icon
of American engineering.
Photos courtesy the Virginia Scenic Railway.
For more information about the Summer of Steam, visit:
virginiascenicrailway.com/rides/summer-of-steam/