Norfolk and Western Railway | Roanoke, Virginia | Class J 4-8-4 #607 | July 18, 1951 | R. L. Long

Norfolk and Western Railway | Roanoke, Virginia | Class J 4-8-4 #607 | July 18, 1951 | R. L. Long

Photo Details

Title:

Norfolk and Western Railway | Roanoke, Virginia | Class J 4-8-4 #607 | July 18, 1951 | R. L. Long

Location:

Roanoke, Virginia

Date/Year:

July 18, 1951

Rail Line:

Norfolk and Western

Collection:

West Jersey Chapter

Photographer:

R L Long

Description:

Norfolk and Western Railway | Roanoke, Virginia | Class A #607 | July 18, 1951 | R L Long Photo | No 607 built 1943 Roanoke Locomotive Shops | Involved in a derailment MP 592 Franklin Furnace on February 20, 1948. Due to failure to obey signal at turnout, excessive speed 77 mph resulting in overturned locomotive, killing fireman. Loco rebuilt, retired 1958 and sold for scrap | 4x5 BW negative #2206

Photo Categories

Engines: Steam
Era: 1950
Circa: Vintage / Before 1960
Location: South