It’s good to be a kid again — My times with N&W 611

by Ron Flanary, Ridin' the Rails

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Riders aboard the October 30, 1982 run from Bluefield to Iaeger, West Virginia and back were given a photo run-by opportunity at the west portal of Elkhorn Tunnel. No. 611 steam by our spot in a glorious display of steam and steel.

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