Norfolk & Western 611 and 475: Norfolk & Western Steam Finale

Since September of 2019, Norfolk & Western 611 has run relatively frequently on the Strasburg Rail Road. From pulling regular excursions to in-cab experiences to photo charters, the 611 pretty much did it all when it came to operations along the Road to Paradise.
For almost 4 years, 611 was a major draw for tourists at the Strasburg Rail Road; however, it was time to move on. In the spring of 2023, the Strasburg Rail Road announced the final excursions with 611 would be held on the final two weekends of May.
With this knowledge in mind, it was time to return to the Strasburg Rail Road and see 611 once again after almost 3 and 4 years respectively. In addition to 611, the only other operational Norfolk & Western steam locomotive, 475, also operated, allowing for two N&W steam locomotives to run together one last time. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a Norfolk & Western Steam Finale on the Strasburg Rail Road.
This video was filmed on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich
This film may not be reproduced or redistributed in any manner.
©MPT Productions 2023

[@tracksidemike]

Fantastic share to see these old beauty’s still running Thanks and enjoy your day 🚂😎👍🏻

[@MPT_Productions]

Thanks!

[@TrainChamber]

Very well done Mark! Still can't get over the new tuning

[@MPT_Productions]

Thank you, Joe! It definitely sounded great! Hoping we can hear it at high speeds soon :)

[@ThePennsylvaniaRailfan]

Good work, Mark!

[@MPT_Productions]

Thanks, Greg!

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Nice job, Mark! The wide shot at Esbenshade was great!

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Thank you, Vince!

[@BenBensonStudios]

Fantastic video, Mark! It was awesome finally getting to meet you at Carpenters that day! 611 and 475 really put on a great show that weekend.

[@MPT_Productions]

Thank you, Ben! Nice to meet you as well.

[@uniontrains.8631]

You guys are really killing it in the U.S! Where i lived we didn't have normal standard gauge steam running around but only narrow gauge.
All standard gauges are sadly on display where they were originally built.Some are in good condition while the others are in such condition that i cannot even describe.We have basically graveyards of them scattered around our country. The Last time these trains ran was at the end of the 90's but only a few ran for tourist purposes.
I sadly never got to experience what the real thing is like up close, but this just gives me an idea of how it is like and i got to say it is pretty awesome to see what you guys are doing.

[@MPT_Productions]

We are definitely fortunate to have so many preserved and operating steam locomotives of all gauges here in the US!

[@BTCRAILFILMS]

12:00 that's the money shot right there! Good one, Mark

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Thank you, Brian! I knew you would like that, definitely turned out better than I expected.

[@s197_carti]

Great video Mark

[@MPT_Productions]

Thank you!

[@lashendawest7509]

Great video and cool catches

[@MPT_Productions]

Thank you!

[@lashendawest7509]

You're welcome

[@adamchristman9761]

The Queen the J!

[@MPT_Productions]

😮