Norfolk & Western 2-6-6-4 1218. It was this day 37 years ago that the freshly restored A class locomotive was making a deadhead and test run from Birmingham, AL to hometown Roanoke, VA. | Dynamo Productions

Today, we celebrate the iconic Norfolk & Western 1218, one of the most powerful and beloved steam locomotives in railroad history! Known for its sheer size, strength, and timeless design, #1218 was a symbol of engineering excellence when it first hit the tracks and continues to inspire train enthusiasts everywhere! Let’s honor the 1218 and all the memories it has created along the way. Share your favorite stories, photos, or moments with this legendary locomotive in the comments!#NorfolkAndWeste

A huge thank you to WFXR News’s Ron Marasco for his recent story highlighting the Norfolk & Western 1218’s designation as a National Historic Landmark! We’re grateful for the coverage and the opportunity to share this incredible milestone with the community. If you haven’t seen the 1218 in person or its sister , Norfolk & Western 611, now is the perfect time. Join us at the Virginia Museum of Transportation for the 75th Anniversary (sponsored by Norfolk Southern) of the iconic Class J No. 611, d

1218 now resides at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. A true icon of American rail history! #SteamLocomotive #NW1218 #RailroadHistory #NorfolkAndWestern #TrainLovers #Railfan #HistoricTrains #VirginiaMuseumOfTransportation #trains | Big Trains

It’s 12/18 day on the calendar! To celebrate the 1218, let’s take a cab ride on the locomotive during an excursion in the early 90s. The 1218 is currently on display at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Va. with no immediate plans for restoration. Video: Roger Holmes This cab ride and much more steam on NS from the 80s and 90s can be found and purchased on dvd by clicking: http://www.greenfrog.com/HO_SteamNSCollection_DVD.shtml | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611