N&W 611 Restoration Thread

j32885 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:05 pm

The Festival Of Streamliners At Spencer is now over. Each of the visiting locomotives that came to the festival are enroute or already back home. Restoration work has finally begun on N&W 611:

Fire Up 611!
http://fireup611.org/

NCTM/Fire Up 611!
http://www.nctrans.org/Plan-Visit/FIRE-UP-611!.aspx

Facebook/Fire Up 611!
https://www.facebook.com/Fireup611

Facebook/Friends Of The 611
https://www.facebook.com/groups/319066025361/

Twitter/Fire Up 611!
https://twitter.com/fireup611

RR Picture Archives/N&W 611
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPi ... 52&Page=14

Hopefully this message board thread can be used throughout N&W 611 restoration process. So far it's getting off to a wonderful start. Enjoy! ^_^

dinwitty · **Joined:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:18 pm **Posts:** 2226

Please feel free to ask questions here, I believe you have a knowledgeable team on the engine, NS is positive for the restoration so give all ya got capn!

whodom · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:23 am

Better hurry- if they keep up the current pace that engine's liable to be under steam next month. As of earlier this week, the smokebox internals have been removed, superheaters, tubes and flues are out, and the jacket and lagging have been removed.

ns2110 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:23 am

Quote:

Better hurry- if they keep up the current pace that engine's liable to be under steam next month

I have to admit, December 7th of this year would be a really neat and symbolic date for the 611's first fire up, coming back to life exactly 20 years after the last fire had been dropped.

dinwitty · **Joined:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:18 pm **Posts:** 2226

the railroads could do it in 2 weeks, 2101 in one month...the race is on...

Dave · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:24 am

ns2110 wrote:

Quote:

Better hurry- if they keep up the current pace that engine's liable to be under steam next month

I have to admit, December 7th of this year would be a really neat and symbolic date for the 611's first fire up, coming back to life exactly 20 years after the last fire had been dropped.

Pearl Harbor day also.........

dave

filmteknik · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:18 pm

What issues are or were known to need addressing beyond or as part of the required boiler work? Sounds like, legality aside, she could have been safely fired up and run as is but there are probably some things that need attention, no?

Steve

bgiaquin · **Joined:** Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:26 pm **Posts:** 2

filmteknik wrote:

What issues are or were known to need addressing beyond or as part of the required boiler work? Sounds like, legality aside, she could have been safely fired up and run as is but there are probably some things that need attention, no?

Steve

The lead truck needs rebuilding. The firebox, cylinders, brakes, valve gear, running gear, driving wheels, trailing truck, cab, appliances and tender all need just some minor work.

lady611 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:28 pm **Posts:** 54

j32885:
A special thank you for highlighting our coverage of the 611 restoration. We plan to assist in keeping people informed of the latest developments in the restoration, as well as information regarding the 611 in general. If you are on Facebook, please feel free to visit our group.
Lois J.Ponton
Manager,
Friends of the 611 Facebook group

train guy · **Joined:** Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:20 pm **Posts:** 211

Is there a reason the work is being done outside? With that wonderful, HUGE backshop building, I'd think it would fit nicely in there.

dinwitty · **Joined:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:18 pm **Posts:** 2226

765 original restoration was done fully outside, so not impossible, just a decent location and protected is good. I'm sure they will find indoors in time if not already in the plans.

TimReynolds · **Joined:** Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:11 pm **Posts:** 287

Some new Photos went up at https://www.facebook.com/#!/Fireup611. Really moving along. It's kind of neat to see so much work going on outside. 765 and 2926 both done outside. Per Bev they will move her without tender inside once they dont need to use the fork lift.

railfan261 · **Joined:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:30 pm **Posts:** 226

Question: What will happen to the 611 after 2015, when NS has completed its goals for the 21st Century Steam program?

Dave · **Posted:** Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:15 pm

NS announces the 22nd century steam program.....

dave

p51 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:51 pm

Jumpin' catfish, they're really moving along on this, aren't they?