The NW 518 644 C31P model caboose restored on the Backstreet of downtown West Jefferson, North Carolina. Built in 1971, NW 518 644 was in service for 33 years and traveled throughout the entire Norfolk and Western network. After retirement, it was purchased by a businessman in Bristol, Tennessee where it spent 11 years before being moved to West Jefferson, North Carolina. Restoration was completed due to the generosity of local citizens and contractors, who donated cash, materials, and labor. The caboose has been painted in the Pelver blue color theme that dominated the Norfolk & Western railroad between 1963 and 1972.
Steam's up for the Norfolk and Western 611 at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. Built in 1950, this class J, 4-8-4 steam locomotive is restored and operational again and ready for future rail excursions. She is a glory to behold when she is at full steam!
No. 611, the class J, 4-8-4 locomotive at full steam at the North Carolina Museum of Transportation in Spencer, NC.
