The Southern (NS) 3170 pulls the NCTM Caboose train past a Speeder at Spencer on National Train day.

With the Streamliners Event at the Transportation Museum being a huge deal and with tons of people and action for three days straight. One a very nice May afternoon UP 949 sits around with NS 4271... (more)

A crew member of the 611 contacts the Engineer on the radio, to tell him to proceed forward into the yard on National Train Day.

Norfolk and Western 611 reverses past the Spencer Shops fuel racks on its way to the turntable for public viewing.

Chesapeake & Ohio 8016 sits bathing in the sun around the turntable with 5 over E and F units.

After a long day of test runs, N&W 611 eases up to the turntable, to be lined up over the ash pit

The Norfolk and Western J Class is the largest steam locomotive to ever grace the Spencer Shops turntable. The giant engine barely fits with it overhanging at both ends.

The excitement surrounding Norfolk and Western 611 as seen from a Gandy Dancer on the other side of the Spencer Shops roundhouse.

NOTE: I am aware of the North Carolina Transportation Museum's "No Drone" Policy, and neither my Drone or I while operating the drone, was on NCTM Property to get this photo.

Newly restored Norfolk and Western 611 begins to creep towards the turntable at Spencer Shops to pose for the gathering crowds.