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A black steam locomotive with its headlight on approaches a grade crossing on a cloudy day, surrounded by spectators and parked cars along the roadside. — Download original ↓

c. 1982 to 1995

Norfolk and Western steam locomotive No. 611 approaches a grade crossing, with onlookers gathered on the side of the road as it emits a plume of dark smoke.

Date: c. 1982 to 1995Estimated from the photograph; no date was written on the print.
Vehicle: Steam locomotive
Operator: Norfolk and Western
Equipment: Norfolk and Western Railway J Class
Fleet numbers: Norfolk and Western 611

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