138: Behind the Scenes of N&W 611 Excursions

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7 ай бұрын

How did the idea for the 2023 excursions in Central Virginia come about? What logistics are required to put excursions together? Is converting Norfolk & Western 611 to oil burning being discussed? How can you become involved in future excursions? Zac McGinnis, Excursion Manager for the Virginia Museum of Transportation, answers these questions and more.
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@jclassfan 7 ай бұрын

I had my doubts with the Bi-Level cars on the excursion consist when they were initially shown in the VRE paint, but after chasing the trip and seeing the paint, the fresh lettering, and the full yellow lining on all three of them, I have to say, my opinion changed. They looked fantastic, and honestly if they ever get more of them, I wouldn't mind in the slightest.

@christopherplaugher 7 ай бұрын

QoTD: I remember visiting my local train museum that featured a cinema car playing the Polar Express. While it wasn’t pulled by a running train (let alone a steam locomotive) it did have a nice experience of being on the one in said film along with a cup of that hot hot chocolate.

@jrahrig 7 ай бұрын

Personally, I Thought The BEST Looking Coaches In The Consist Were Ex-CNW Bi-Levels With N&W/VMT Paint...The WORST Some Passengers Kept Saying Unfortunately, Was That Poor Dome...GSJX/ATSF 501 Literally Was Patched Up...Needing More Work...WIP... I'm Sure NEXT YEAR 2024, VMT Could Nab Some More Passenger Cars & MAYBE Some High-End PVs...Congrats To VMT For Pulling It Off...Ensuring N&W 611 Future To Come...^_^