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611: The Final Excursion on DVD from ValhallaThis program preserves the final chapter in the operating history of Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 J Class locomotive No. 611. Norfolk Southern announced the end of its steam program, effective with the final excursion of 611 on December 3, 1994. That cold Fall day afforded spectacular scenes of 611 steaming from Birmingham, AL through hills and valleys to Chattanooga, TN. Two days later 611 left for her "ferry trip" to Roanoke. See all the action of her last five days under steam, including her arrival in Roanoke flying black flags. Read the poignant inscription on her cab: "I am the thoroughbred of steam- Born to run- Born to be free- Forgive them Lord, for they know not what they do!" No other streamlined steam locomotive can match the sheer power and excitement of the 611, with her throaty whitle and coal-fired smoke. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful lady of the South over and over again on this DVD, because this is the final excursion! This DVD program features Hi-Fi audio with limited narration, and is packaged in a durable plastic library case with a full color cover. |
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Added 2010-07-24 08:10:51 by Kevin of Australia
A streamlined 4-8-4 rocketing along with 25 coaches and generally too much whistle blasting. Two beautiful driving-alongside sequences with the photographer allowing the locomotive to pretty much fill the screen (rods and wheels, wheels and rods!). An up-grade start-off with good crisp chuffing and not much whistle blasting, and several close-up sequences of the locomotive backing her coach set into a station/siding. She also works a short mixed. Narration is very occasional and no more than is needed. Don’t stop the disc when you see the credits, there is a short preview. |
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