44K views · 1.3K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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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 few scenes of recently restored Class-A #1218, including meeting Class-J #611 and pulling a coal train! From the Pentrex show "N&W Class-A 1218" https://rfd.video/NW1218 | Steam Giants

A-Class locomotive #1218 has just been rebuilt at Norfolk Southern's Birmingham Alabama shops and begins her journey to Roanoke, Virginia. From the Pentrex show "N&W Class-A 1218" https://rfd.video/NW1218 | Steam Giants

37K views · 1.6K reactions | 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 | Facebook

55K views · 2.4K reactions | It’s 12/18 day on the calendar! To...