Norfolk & Western

On October 20th and 21st, 2023 I would chase Norfolk & Western Class J 4-8-4 #611 over the Buckingham Branch's North Mountain Subdivision. Although this is ex-Chesapeake & Ohio territory, the #611 is right at home doing what she is meant to do! #611 would haul her train from the small mountain town of Goshen to the larger valley city of Staunton. Of course, with the weather being less-than-ideal, making the rails extra slick, the Buckingham Branch would lend a hand with a couple of their diesel locomotives to assist the #611 up the mountain. This helped the #611 maintain a decent speed up the grade to North Mountain and also prevented stalling, as was the case the previous weekend. Despite all this, the #611 put on quite the show! Plus, the fall colors were almost at their peak at multiple spots! I also threw in a bonus clip of Amtrak's eastbound Cardinal #50 with a now-endangered P42DC on the point. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of steam in the Shenandoah Valley! I hope y'all enjoy!

[@guy_called_Odin]

Nice shot in the field across the bridge there in Goshen! Got that one myself a couple of times on my trip this past weekend.

[@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions]

Thanks!

[@Whistlestop_Productions]

Wow! Amazing video! 611's working hard on those grades. Love the panning techniques you use!

[@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions]

Thank you!

[@TrainNut85]

Doing what she's suppose to do, incredible footage. I'm even laughing that Amtrak ran on some good ol jointed rail!

[@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions]

Thanks, Brian!

[@NorthwestDaylight]

The 4th steam locomotive to our knowledge that has pulled double decks Ala CNW and Santa Fe

[@SEIC2K6IsImproving]

The #611 is back on the mainline once more. CP #2816, N&W #611 and ATSF #2926 have proven no mainline steam excursions now people wrong. These three have taken steps on the mainline. The N&W #611 is a beauty alright.

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches awesome chase and nice video

[@Corneli-l8r]

611 sounds like she has a cold by the way that whistle sounds

[@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions]

It was tuned to sound identical to how her previous whistle sounded in the 80's and 90's. It ain't perfect, but it's pretty darn close.

[@Corneli-l8r]

@@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions Oh okay

[@giovannidonato4970]

611 yes works very hard, BUT do you know
why the two diesel engines at the end of the train departing from Goshen ?

[@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions]

The reason for the diesels is explained in the video description.

[@giovannidonato4970]

Grazie, thank you very much for your fast reply, Yes i guess about that watching the videos of the week ends before@@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions

[@chrisbarkerthefirst1776]

what micophone do you use

[@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions]

I use a Røde VideoMic shotgun microphone.

[@chrisbarkerthefirst1776]

@@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions thank you