Norfolk & Western 611 - The Cavalier

Join Penn Rail Videos as we take you trackside along the former Norfolk & Western Railway between Lynchburg and Petersburg, Virginia.
This is the chase of "The Cavalier", the named train of the N&W that once ran on this line. The excursion is pulled by none other then recently-restored Norfolk & Western J-Class 4-8-4 #611.
View scenes along the beautiful Virginia countryside, as we follow the train on a full round trip between the two cities. Listen to the iconic baritone whistle, witness the power and speed of the magnificent machine, and a true living piece of N&W history, brought to you by Penn Rail Videos.

[@natiman1345]

Great shots! Great video! Anyone else find themselves getting annoyed with the engineers whistling? Or am I crazy?

[@railroadpics]

All I can say is wow..... Great Video! Love the scene with the Ild Pennsylvania Signals and the stop and go scene.

[@catlover2368]

just brings tears to my eyes my favorite steam engine once sitting cold and on display is now running

[@brianfalzon6739]

I saw 611 in Spencer, NC in 2014 and Manassas, VA in 2015 which is last year, means 2 times!!!

[@laurieharper1526]

Truly beautiful loco. One day, I hope to ride behind her if I get over to the USA.

[@Illinoistrainfan-sf4cn]

Me too!

[@mdatkinson92]

Did you ever get to?

[@HerdingDogRescuer]

Splendid video! Wonderful work!

[@SteamKing2160]

611 looking nicely hauling a train that J class engines once hauled during the late 40s to mid 50s. Funny bit was that N&W passenger trains were never over 10 - 15 passenger cars long...

[@VArailfan89]

There's me at 17:59! Sweet! Great shots of the 611, really enjoyed! :)

[@catlover2368]

I got a free cab ride aboard 611 on her return to Ronake VA

[@tweets8284]

one of the best,loved it

[@RainierRails]

Excellent video!

[@GDP999-z1u]

I loved the video, that whistle is to high pitched though, it sounds like they need to close the valve in the whistle a bit. it sounds like it has to much steam going through it, the original whistle was beautiful.

[@PEB2631]

Wish you could inspire CSX to do steam trains..

[@Cbazz]

I worked on that

[@imagreatbigman]

Great video. But why isn't there anyone sticking their heads out the windows? That's the best part about riding on a train.

[@synester8751]

Ns doesn't allow that no more.

[@docholliday5472]

Will you be chasing N&W #611 again this year? If so which trips will you be taking?

[@PennRailVideos]

Will hope to be there for the Roanoke trips.

[@chrisowens313]

the same time

[@lazargasic5239]

mm