N&W 611 - The Queen of Steam RETURNS to HOME RAILS!

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Комментарии • 187

  • @capefeartrainsandsirens
    @capefeartrainsandsirens Год назад +16

    Nice to see 611 back home in Roanoke. Hopefully she can come to NCTM later this year!!

    • @kadenrobinson7067
      @kadenrobinson7067 Год назад +2

      Well it's kind of disappointing because I was actually going to be able to see 611 until they decided To move her to Roanoke I wish it was at least delayed for one month

  • @jacktaggart2489
    @jacktaggart2489 Год назад +5

    Superb video, Rowan! Captured N&W 611 in many great old N&W haunts. Saw her last week near Strasburg, but this was great. Thanks.

  • @MercOne
    @MercOne Год назад +11

    Amazing video. I can't imagine what it was like to run these old steam engines back in the day for real duty.

  • @RFMCabooseNP1713
    @RFMCabooseNP1713 Год назад +5

    Super video Rowen. Nice to see the 611 on the main rails again.

  • @RandomRailfan828
    @RandomRailfan828 Год назад +8

    Great video Rowan, glad to see 611 hit the main line! You and me both hope this will not be the last time for her!

  • @charlottecunningham2141
    @charlottecunningham2141 Год назад +3

    Glad she’s back in Roanoke. Thank you for filming her, RR 😊 *chef’s 💋*

    • @gordonsnell6735
      @gordonsnell6735 Год назад +2

      Me too, she definitely needs a break, that's for sure

  • @Tracksidechase
    @Tracksidechase Год назад +11

    Incredible video Rowan so happy you are back on RUclips

  • @sweethomevirginia7746
    @sweethomevirginia7746 Год назад +1

    Thank you, Rowan! So glad to have the lovely lady back home in ROA. Salutations from LYH :)

  • @chrisbarkerthefirst1982
    @chrisbarkerthefirst1982 Год назад +10

    So awesome N&W 611 is such a gorgeous engine

  • @gunsaway1
    @gunsaway1 Год назад +1

    Rode behind these J’s when I was young lad. Most beautiful of any engine in the world

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад

      So glad to bring back the fond memories for you!

  • @railfancannon9321
    @railfancannon9321 Год назад +3

    Awesome catches rowan wish I could’ve seen it again the last time I’ve seen 611 was in 2016 when me and my father took a ride in it and that was the best time of my life keep up the great work rowan you do a great job on your videos

  • @roberthuron9160
    @roberthuron9160 Год назад +4

    Rowan,beautiful photography,as usual! Your eye is great on calendar shots,both coming and going!! 611 is simply awesome! I've been blessed over the years,in having cab rides,even when I was a teen,so that excitement just never quits! Thank you,bro!! Thank you 😇!

  • @Railfan_Midwest
    @Railfan_Midwest Год назад +4

    Would absolutely love to see 611 in person, fantastic video Rowan!

  • @ricknixdorf7316
    @ricknixdorf7316 Год назад +6

    This video was very professionally shot and narrated! Great job, Double "R"!!!

  • @John-wd5om
    @John-wd5om Год назад +3

    Thanks for a great video Rowan👍

  • @deborahmaidon4017
    @deborahmaidon4017 Год назад +1

    Glad that 611 is back home , hopefully I will have the opportunity like you did to participate in Throttle time with The Queen of Steam... Great video Rowan 👍

  • @tristanstrains
    @tristanstrains Год назад +1

    Awesome video. We made your video by the flag pole at Shenandoah- Welcome back 👍

  • @g.malcolmdial1327
    @g.malcolmdial1327 Год назад +1

    you have by far some of the best and most informative videos of railroading Ive yet to see, Great Job man Great Job!

  • @TheMotorolaman
    @TheMotorolaman Год назад +1

    Nicely done with the past and present shots

  • @gordonsnell6735
    @gordonsnell6735 Год назад +2

    I am soooo glad the 611 is back home in Roanoke VA, she definitely needs a break, that's for sure

  • @matthewfawbush7731
    @matthewfawbush7731 Год назад +2

    The Queen of Norfolk and Western steam
    The mighty 611
    Way a Go Bro 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
    🤘🎸🤟 Rock On RockStar 🤘🎸🤟

  • @wayneantoniazzi2706
    @wayneantoniazzi2706 Год назад +4

    Well done Rowan, and thabks for bringing us along!
    I loved those "then and now" shots of Luray and Stanley! I wonder if the restaurant that was on the right side of the street in Stanley down by the tracks is still in business as it was in O. Winston Link's time?
    On another railfan video the videographer said one the 611 crew told him there were "plans" for 611 as far as operation goes but wouldn't elaborate. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
    Thanks again!

  • @DH2906PRODUCTIONS
    @DH2906PRODUCTIONS Год назад +2

    Lol, I'm the 611th viewer of this video. Amazing video, Rowen. I also just saw the 9793 on ns 30t

  • @gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125
    @gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 Год назад +1

    great show. You Know That Territory Makes It Even Better.

  • @Alleghenycrossing
    @Alleghenycrossing Год назад +1

    Beautiful videography and so cool!! Thank you!

  • @robertwaite837
    @robertwaite837 Год назад +1

    Was on the last Ride with her last weekend! So great to be in the cab with you! How cool is that!

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +2

      It was cool, was definitely remembering our run this weekend!

    • @robertwaite837
      @robertwaite837 Год назад +1

      @@RailfanRowanThe video is amazing! Hope to run into you again at Strasburg Railroad! 💫

  • @triadrailfanproductions
    @triadrailfanproductions Год назад +1

    I chased her too from Buena Vista-Roanoke. I had never seen her before. She’s a beauty

  • @ILSRWY4
    @ILSRWY4 Год назад +1

    Holy Crap! Where have you been! Was nice to see a video in from you in my notifications, and as always the video was a treat to watch! Thanks!

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +1

      I been here, double check notifications, I've been seeing weirdness in my subscriptions where I don't see the videos I want to

  • @iLoVeSD70Ace35
    @iLoVeSD70Ace35 Год назад

    That’s awesome! I visited the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke on June 11th and saw it by surprise. I didn’t realize it was done with its tour already lol so I was ecstatic.

  • @WyandotteRailfanner
    @WyandotteRailfanner Год назад +2

    Rowan im going to pa in September if you want to join us you welcome im going altoona Cresson and Horseshuve curve

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +1

      I would love to join! Keep an eye on my social media to see where I'll be!

  • @danmenes3143
    @danmenes3143 Год назад +2

    A singularly beautiful locomotive.

  • @qmanmotorsports2553
    @qmanmotorsports2553 6 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Rowan hope you’re ok man miss seeing your amazing videos

  • @WarrensTrains
    @WarrensTrains Год назад +1

    Nice video Rowan! In the first clip I can see myself! I was in all black! I also remember being in your 611 video in 2021 at Powell, didn't exactly meet you again but I saw ya' down there and thought it was you! Nice video Rowan!

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад

      Thanks so much, you should have come up and introduced yourself!!!!

  • @WyandotteRailfanner
    @WyandotteRailfanner Год назад +3

    Rowan if you want you can dtive up to michigan and we try to railfan i got a good spot

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +1

      I plan to be in Michigan in December

  • @uniontrains.8631
    @uniontrains.8631 Год назад +1

    I sure would like to hear the Claytor Whistle back on her.
    That definetly was her most recognizable voice.
    Pity it's never going to happen though.

  • @jameswise3971
    @jameswise3971 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome video! The N&W 611 is a beautiful piece of machinery!

  • @LisbonRailProductionsandF1
    @LisbonRailProductionsandF1 Год назад +2

    Magnificent catches of the train coming by and pass, I like it 5 stars, keep up the great work, my friend, I subscribed your channel, Greetings from Portugal to the USA.

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 Год назад +1

    hello railfan rowan it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks and i like yours youtube and super is video rowan and cool n&w 611 ----the queen super cool thanks friends randy

  • @daniel_the_railfan
    @daniel_the_railfan Год назад +2

    Cant wait to see more vids from u bro! hope you got the katy heritage unit today.

  • @seanthornton1659
    @seanthornton1659 Год назад +1

    @railfan rowan awesome video and 611 keep up the good work my friend I enjoyed watching your videos even if my arms are hurting me too much

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад

      Thanks Sean, glad I can bring some joy!!

  • @toddlarmon3708
    @toddlarmon3708 Год назад +1

    It's awesome to have you back rowan! It's like old times. I love 611, i don't know why but almost every time i see this locomotive it touches my heart and brings a tear to my eyes. All steam locos have this effect on me. I heard 611 was going away. I wonder why? Hope its not for long... You and jackson need to do a video Rowan. 🙂

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 Год назад +2

      The 611 is not going away. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about future operations with 611 at a later date coming soon.

    • @toddlarmon3708
      @toddlarmon3708 Год назад +3

      @@chooch1764 THANKS! That's good news. 🙂

  • @SebastianLandrus
    @SebastianLandrus 5 месяцев назад

    Another great video Railfan Rowan keep it up man and be safe out there while you’re railfanning please

  • @jacksonvanness7946
    @jacksonvanness7946 Год назад +1

    Phenomenal video Rowan!

  • @Joeztrainz
    @Joeztrainz Год назад

    Incredible shot of the 611 Rowan! Great vid!

  • @WayneKline
    @WayneKline Год назад

    Another great video Rowan. Probably one of the best Narrations I have heard from you. Excellent editing, as always! Hope all is well.

  • @ejames1103
    @ejames1103 Год назад +2

    Beautiful train!!!

  • @Chessisystemrailfan1001
    @Chessisystemrailfan1001 Год назад

    For my first time, I saw it in Roanoke, and I was amazed to see it, and it was really nice and big when I saw it

  • @jacobenyart4075
    @jacobenyart4075 Год назад +6

    I Vote for 611's next Stay to be at the RBM&N why? because there's plenty of Room for her to run there and maybe even a 611 2102 Doubleheader

  • @TimothyJazmineFamily
    @TimothyJazmineFamily Год назад +1

    Nicely done Rowan. Hope your doing alright.

  • @jasonoliver5388
    @jasonoliver5388 Год назад +1

    Great video Rowan

  • @AquaXpressLLC
    @AquaXpressLLC Год назад

    So fun and exciting that you get to see this trains for the 3 time in a video you should come to Alabama to see the dixie line locomotive that carried coal for Memphis Tennessee to Birmingham Alabama in the 60s.

  • @thomasmackowiak
    @thomasmackowiak Год назад

    Nice video, Rowan! I enjoyed watching the video!

  • @timdaugherty5921
    @timdaugherty5921 Год назад +1

    enjoy your rest under the shed again 611

  • @johncamp2567
    @johncamp2567 Год назад +1

    Nicely done video. Subscribed. 👍

  • @101egals
    @101egals Год назад +1

    Do you everget a chance to wave at the VR Cameras there at the Virginia Transportation Museum?

  • @ShenandoahValleyrailfan1218
    @ShenandoahValleyrailfan1218 9 месяцев назад

    I visited VMT and I found this locomotive Interesting and I love your videos.

  • @perrysarver7679
    @perrysarver7679 Год назад

    Great video. Really love the steam whistle

  • @adventurerian5872
    @adventurerian5872 Год назад

    Great video Rowan! I’ve always wanted to see 611, any steam train really, I have seen SOU 630 tour the CNO&TP but that was 2013 I think and I was really young and don’t remember much of it, I would have been 3 to 4 when that occurred

  • @IronWheelProductions
    @IronWheelProductions 8 месяцев назад +1

    What do you use for your audio when narrating your videos off camera. I've been doing some narrating on my videos lately, but I'm never able to achieve a "professional" sounding audio like you and distant signal produce.

  • @CSXEK
    @CSXEK Год назад +1

    Well the 1st big change is gated crossings and the classic and nice crossing signals was replaced

  • @TheTamara0112
    @TheTamara0112 Год назад +2

    Could you please post more often.😊

  • @Jesus_paid_it_all
    @Jesus_paid_it_all Год назад +1

    Very excited to see this video! God bless you Rowan, Christ is good!

  • @danbedford5419
    @danbedford5419 Год назад +1

    Great video

  • @RailfanBrandon
    @RailfanBrandon Год назад +2

    The king is back again

  • @MikeWerner24
    @MikeWerner24 Год назад +2

    Awsome 🚂

  • @LatrellMckamey
    @LatrellMckamey Год назад

    Yes 611 Locomotives that was amazing.

  • @SantaFe19484
    @SantaFe19484 Год назад +1

    Happy 611 Day!

  • @triadrailfanproductions
    @triadrailfanproductions 9 месяцев назад +2

    Where are you bro? We miss ya!

  • @WoodJack99
    @WoodJack99 Год назад

    Fantastic chase Rowan! I do hope someday the grand dame can return to Strasburg. Or perhaps better yet, she can do NS excursions once again...

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +3

      Sounds like NS might be entertaining that idea, no doubt, since they have a MASSIVE PR hole to dig out of

    • @WoodJack99
      @WoodJack99 Год назад +1

      @@RailfanRowan THAT’s for sure…

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan Год назад +1

      Stay tuned for an exciting announcement on future 611 excursions at a later date getting closer by the day.

  • @JonathanColemanMoreTrains
    @JonathanColemanMoreTrains Год назад +1

    Awesome video of the sunlight shining on 611 paint. Will you get a chance to be railfanning with the 2102 in July, August and September?

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +1

      I certainly hope to make it up!

    • @JonathanColemanMoreTrains
      @JonathanColemanMoreTrains 10 месяцев назад

      @@RailfanRowan When the scenic train for the Gettysburg and Northern comes back to life will you be there for the grand train ride/ experience and it will leave at Gettysburg Pa and go to Biglerville Pa and then back to Gettysburg Pa

  • @BNSFrailfan01
    @BNSFrailfan01 Год назад +1

    Since you're a conductor, what's the coolest or rarest train you've ever been assigned to?

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад

      Very good question, I should address this in my next live! I've had weed spray trains, ballast trains, I've rescued stalled trains on mountains, quite a lot of fun!

    • @BNSFrailfan01
      @BNSFrailfan01 Год назад +1

      @@RailfanRowan Cool! have you gotten to drive any heritage/special interest units?

  • @RailfanZachary
    @RailfanZachary Год назад +2

    Hey Rowan From Virginia Beach, VA, Do You Want To Meet Up in Ashland, VA between 3:30pm EDT and 6:30pm EDT on 6/17/23? Cool Video As Well.

  • @philipschram9332
    @philipschram9332 Год назад

    Nice video. I like the comparisons with the past. Why there is always a diesel in front of the steam locomotive?

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад

      PTC is required in all mainline trains, including ferry moves. 611 is unequipped

  • @Georgiarailvideos6325
    @Georgiarailvideos6325 10 месяцев назад +2

    guys he isnt uploading :(

    • @Arg312
      @Arg312 7 месяцев назад

      Why?

  • @kodarailfaner341
    @kodarailfaner341 Год назад +1

    Man that was fun chasing her in VA

    • @kodarailfaner341
      @kodarailfaner341 Год назад +1

      6:39 on that strip track me and ryder were saying how good of a shot that would be

  • @truckinpoppop6777
    @truckinpoppop6777 Год назад +1

    When did this move occur? I was at the festival in Manassas yesterday.

  • @davevan8864
    @davevan8864 Год назад +1

    Great work as always. The then & now shots cool!!! But my fear is she is being brought home to ROT. How long before her FED boiler INSP is due??? 1218 is still a mess. SAD

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +1

      611 will not rot, there are plans for her! 😉

    • @davevan8864
      @davevan8864 Год назад +1

      @@RailfanRowan I so hope you are right. I am vested in 611 and my wife and I have the retore 611 T shirts to prove it!!! LOL

  • @brianfalzon6739
    @brianfalzon6739 Год назад

    Hopefully 611 can visit the CVSR or Indiana Northeastern Railroad and reunite with 765 for a second time doubleheader since 1984!

  • @trainlover123trainsrock
    @trainlover123trainsrock Год назад +1

    She better be coming back to Strasburg really soon. It’s not the same without her

    • @TranscontinentalRailfan
      @TranscontinentalRailfan Год назад

      The 611 has operated at Strasburg for a few years. It seems the market for that location has played out. The 611 trains at Strasburg haven’t sold as much train tickets as they have back in 2019. Its best for 611 to go run excursions somewhere else, so other folks from other regions can experience 611.

  • @railfanjedi
    @railfanjedi Год назад

    Ey Railfan Rowan, glade to finally see you posting video's again

  • @readingnorthernnorfolksout2336
    @readingnorthernnorfolksout2336 Год назад +1

    Awesome catch! Did you get the UP Katy on 13Z It was leading it this morning

  • @railfanjk8964
    @railfanjk8964 Год назад +1

    Nice video & nice catch

  • @jamesdearinger3674
    @jamesdearinger3674 Год назад

    Good to see 611, The Queen of Steam, back home. However, I am sorry she did not return under her own power. Would have been a grand sight.

  • @usa_rail_productions
    @usa_rail_productions Год назад

    Another cool and awesome video
    Great work 😊
    Why is there a NS locomotive in front of the steam locomotive?
    And the locomotive has a very loud bell lol 😂

  • @loveangrybirdssomuch
    @loveangrybirdssomuch Год назад +1

    I try to come out and get him but I had work that day

  • @railfanjedi
    @railfanjedi Год назад

    I love all you're videos

  • @bennetts-revenge_2
    @bennetts-revenge_2 Год назад

    How fast can 611 go? I would love to see her in person but that will never happen so I am enjoying seeing her on here

  • @JackCarsonsRailroadVideos
    @JackCarsonsRailroadVideos Год назад +2

    Hope you're ok bro

  • @philknerr4587
    @philknerr4587 Год назад +3

    Awesome Rowan.... your usual first class work!!!!

    • @RailfanRowan
      @RailfanRowan  Год назад +1

      Thanks Phil!

    • @philknerr4587
      @philknerr4587 Год назад

      @@RailfanRowan by the way, I forgot to mention how much I loved your re-created shots of O Winston Link. That was a brilliant touch on your part Rowan

  • @liliaborshiov8816
    @liliaborshiov8816 Год назад +2

    Can you come to Vaughan Ontario on Monday June 12

  • @WyandotteRailfanner
    @WyandotteRailfanner Год назад +1

    Rowan when are you going upload again?

  • @RailFanBradenM
    @RailFanBradenM 8 месяцев назад

    Hi RAiLFAN Rowan I was wondering this is Braden umm when my papa and grandma take me out to FOSTORiA this summer can you come and record the CSX family lines heritage unit 1972 SCL L&N one of the brand newest CSX units can you come to FOSTORiA to if we beat the train to FOSTORiA huge fan of your videos

  • @karashook4440
    @karashook4440 Год назад

    Rowen is almost at 40k subs!!! -koda & kara

  • @the_mississippian_railfan
    @the_mississippian_railfan Год назад +1

    Thank god its out of strasburg i heard they ruined the engine

  • @AliJafari-121
    @AliJafari-121 3 месяца назад +1

    The Last Day Of 611 Steam Train

  • @Galaxy2517
    @Galaxy2517 Год назад +2

    The 611 could shove that diesel if they'd let her....

  • @railfanjedi
    @railfanjedi Год назад

    do you think you can vist a CN line sometime this year? cause i see them everyday

  • @amosjsoma
    @amosjsoma Год назад +1

    What's with that damn diesel mucking up the appearance of the steamer?

  • @gabrielreider3225
    @gabrielreider3225 Год назад

    Hey Railfan rowan i was just wondering if you can come out to railfan tomorrow in Harrisburg with me and Peter if your not busy just curious

  • @danieldoesdumbstuff
    @danieldoesdumbstuff 6 месяцев назад

    How does the engineer of the 611 even see the track ahead of him with the diesel in the way?