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Norfolk and Western 1218

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N&W 1218, NKP wye, Bellevue, Ohio on August 16, 1987 (22166419404)
N&W 1218, NKP wye, Bellevue, Ohio on August 16, 1987 (22166419404)

Norfolk and Western 1218 is a preserved four-cylinder simple articulated 2-6-6-4 steam locomotive, built in June 1943 by the Norfolk and Western's (N&W) Roanoke (East End) Shops in Roanoke, Virginia as part of the N&W's class "A" fleet of fast freight locomotives. It was retired from regular revenue service in July 1959, and was later restored by Norfolk Southern for excursion service for their steam program, pulling excursions throughout the eastern United States from 1987 to 1991. It is currently on display at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Norfolk and Western 1218
Norfolk Avenue Southwest, Roanoke Mountain View

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N 37.272943 ° E -79.947231 °
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Virginia Museum of Transportation

Norfolk Avenue Southwest 303
24016 Roanoke, Mountain View
Virginia, United States
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N&W 1218, NKP wye, Bellevue, Ohio on August 16, 1987 (22166419404)
N&W 1218, NKP wye, Bellevue, Ohio on August 16, 1987 (22166419404)
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