The Queen of Steam | Norfolk and Western Class J 611 | History in the Dark

When she was built in the Roanoke Shops in 1950, it&unlikely that anyone believed 611&life would become so eventful. She was removed from official service twice, removed from excursion service once, and within the last decade made a grand return to operation. She&one of the most famous and recognizable steam locomotives in the world. She is Norfolk and Western 611: the Spirit of Roanoke and the Queen of Steam. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Construction and Service 10:47 - Retirement and Revival 15:57 - First Excursion Career 25:50 - Retired Again 32:05 - Grand Return and Current Status "Norfolk and Western 611, also known as the "Spirit of Roanoke" and the "Queen of Steam", is a Norfolk and Western (N&W) class J 4-8-4 "Northern" streamlined steam locomotive built in May 1950 at N&W&Roanoke (East End) Shops in Roanoke, Virginia. It was one of the last mainline passenger steam locomotives built in the United States and represents the pinnacle of steam locomotive technology." 🚂 Further reading 🚂 🟢Join this channel to get access to perks: Other channels: --- I WRITE BOOKS! YOU CAN FIND THEM HERE: #truestory