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

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

1.6K views · 3.9K reactions | Injector running on 611 J Class Locomotive #steamlocomotive #railroadhistory | Big Trains | Facebook

73K views · 418 reactions | Farewell to the Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611! This last-of-its kind locomotive from 1950 passed through New Cumberland as it made its way from Strasburg Rail Road to its next stop in North Carolina. Train lovers were given the chance to ride in the cab during its stay in Strasburg. | PennLive.com | 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

Turn it up and enjoy! Norfolk & Western class J #611 making some music! The locomotive is shown on the Virginia Scenic Railway , running passenger excursions in conjunction with the Steam Railroading Institute Link to full length video in the comments below! Like, follow, share! #railway #railroad #STEAM #steamengine #steamlocomotive #history #locomotive #thatsteamguy #historicpreservation #operations #heavyequipment #heavymetal #heavymachinery #UnitedStates #train #trains #railway #railroad #tr

Along with Frisco 1522, Norfolk & Western 611 starred in the National Railway Historical Society's 1994 National Convention. From the Pentrex show "Atlanta Steam Celebration" https://rfd.video/AtlantaSteam | Steam Giants