Shenandoah Valley Limited Tank Top

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The Norfolk and Western 611 steam engine pulls the Shenandoah Valley Limited excursion train through brilliant autumn color near Staunton, Virginia. Norfolk and Western 611, also known as the "Spirit of Roanoke" and the "Queen of Steam", is the only surviving example of Norfolk and Western's (N&W) class J 4-8-4 type streamlined steam locomotives. Built in May 1950 at N&W's Roanoke Shops in Roanoke, Virginia, it was one of the last mainline passenger steam locomotives built in the United States and represents the pinnacle of steam locomotive technology.

No. 611 hauled N&W's premier passenger trains between Norfolk, Virginia, and Cincinnati, Ohio; and ferried Southern Railway's passenger trains between Monroe and Bristol, Virginia through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Retired from revenue service in 1959, No. 611 was donated to the Virginia Museum of Transportation, where it became the sole survivor of the 14 class J locomotives.

I am Dale R.Carlson, the man behind the camera for Bluemoonistic Studio. Living in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and traveling beyond. My mind sees, my heart feels and my camera puts them together! My intent is to place you in the feeling and emotion of the scene that I created. Wall art is available for purchase both at fineartamerica.com. Digital downloads of all photos are available at www.bluemoonistic.com. All of these photos are available in high quality prints, including canvas, metal, acrylic, and wood prints. They can also be placed on many different products. My photos have been published in the magazines, "Blue Ridge Country", "Western North Carolina" and "Farm and Ranch Living" and are used by many...