Norfolk & Western, Roanoke Shops
N&W 611
Norfolk & Western J
United States · 1950
Specification
| Class | Norfolk & Western J |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | J class, the J, 611 |
| Builder | Norfolk & Western, Roanoke Shops |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Country built | United States |
| Region | United States |
| Operators | Norfolk and Western Railway |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 4-8-4 |
| UIC | 2′D2′ |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-8-4 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 14 |
| Power | A high-pressure Roanoke 4-8-4, about 5,000 horsepower class |
| Tractive effort | 80,000 lbf |
| Top speed | 177 km/h · 110 mph |
| Weight | 494,000 lb engine |
| Length | 109 ft engine and tender |
| Status | Operational heritage |