N&W 611 tours at the RRMPA

firefighter25dfdOGR Forum Member

Now and only through May 14, 2023, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (in partnership with the Virginia Museum of Transportation) is offering a specially-designed tour of Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611!

Discover the history of N&W No. 611, including how and why this beautiful engine was saved, an in-depth look at its restoration to operating condition, the impact it has on the railroading community and how N&W No. 611 has become an ambassador of steam, in partnership with various railroad museums and tourist railroads.

The 90-minute tour also includes a tour of the Museum restoration shop and is offered Wednesday
through Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m., and is limited to 12 persons ages 12 and over.

The cost per person per tour is $25.00, in addition to the regular Museum admission.

You may call ahead -( 717) 687-8628, ext 3004 - to book tickets for the N&W 611 tour or purchase them when you arrive at the admissions desk.

Tour goers are advised to wear safe shoes and otherwise dress accordingly for the outdoor train yard and restoration shop.

Norfolk & Western 611 is currently on exhibit at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania until May 14 in collaboration with the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

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4/13/238:26 PM

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c.samOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

It's really terrific that these folks are able to put this together for everyone - quite an experience. Hat's off to you guys!

4/14/239:55 AM

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superwarp1OGR Forum Member

A engine without a place to stretch her legs. While I’m glad she will be open to the public, does the Virginia museum have any long term plans for her?

4/14/2312:03 PM

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Hot WaterOGR Forum Member

@superwarp1 posted:
A engine without a place to stretch her legs. While I’m glad she will be open to the public, does the Virginia museum have any long term plans for her?

Yes, they sure do!

4/14/2312:31 PM

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superwarp1OGR Forum Member

@Hot Water posted:
Yes, they sure do!

Ok, I’ll bite, what are those plans?

4/14/234:16 PM

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Hot WaterOGR Forum Member

@superwarp1 posted:
Ok, I’ll bite, what are those plans?

Not for me to say, as the "plans" will be announced at the proper time.

4/14/234:39 PM

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superwarp1OGR Forum Member

@Hot Water posted:
Not for me to say, as the "plans" will be announced at the proper time.

Fair enough, glad something is in the works.

4/14/238:41 PM

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NKP MuncieOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Thanks for that info, firefighter25dfd. Oh, FYI, I just called - the person at x3004 told me that's the front desk - x3003 was the number for the tours. Though the person handling the tours not in today (April 26). He did say the release had x3004, but that x3003 was the number of the person handling.

David

4/26/2311:32 AM

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Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I wish I could, I guess I'll have to wait and see pictures and such.

4/26/231:30 PM

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NKP MuncieOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Friend and I went to the tour this week. The tour is more centered on the work being done at the shop at the RRMPA on the items in its collection. Regular museum admittance gets you as close to the locomotive as the tour - though they do talk about the loco a little. What I'm getting at - if your interest is more in 611, and you have a decent knowledge of it, skip the tour. But if you are interested in the restoration process of items in the RRMPA's collection - it would be well worth it. Oh, no photos are allowed in the shop area.

Folks leading the tour were friendly.

Adding a few photos.