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Owner: Norfolk & Western
Model:UNKNOWN NW Type A 2-6-6-4Built As:Builder Info (Unavailable )
Serial Number:340Order No:
Frame Number: Built:
Notes:Built Roanoke June 1943
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N&W 1218
Title:  N&W 1218
Description:  The 1218 handles an excursion train at Lula. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  10/1/1990  Upload Date: 8/27/2010 6:51:01 PM
Location:  Lula, GA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  1701   Comments: 7
N&W 1218
Title:  N&W 1218
Description:  The 1218 performs a photo run-by just north of Lula. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  10/1/1990  Upload Date: 8/27/2010 6:58:23 PM
Location:  Lula, GA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  932   Comments: 3
1218 South
Title:  1218 South
Description:  Alexandria-Lynchburg excursion
Photo Date:  10/6/1990  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 9:44:44 PM
Location:  Orange, VA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
Leaving Toccoa for Atlanta.
Title:  Leaving Toccoa for Atlanta.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/27/1990  Upload Date: 11/25/2014 12:30:24 PM
Location:  Toccoa, GA
Author:  Jim Owens
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  506   Comments: 0
Arriving in Toccoa from Atlanta.
Title:  Arriving in Toccoa from Atlanta.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/27/1990  Upload Date: 11/25/2014 12:25:41 PM
Location:  Toccoa, GA
Author:  Jim Owens
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
What a face. Servicing at Toccoa.
Title:  What a face. Servicing at Toccoa.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/27/1990  Upload Date: 11/25/2014 12:27:30 PM
Location:  Toccoa, GA
Author:  Jim Owens
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  517   Comments: 0
Leaving Toccoa for Atlanta.
Title:  Leaving Toccoa for Atlanta.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/27/1990  Upload Date: 11/25/2014 12:29:05 PM
Location:  Toccoa, GA
Author:  Jim Owens
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
N&W 1218 in Alex City
Title:  N&W 1218 in Alex City
Description:  N&W 1218 heading south on the P Line through Alexander City, Alabama
Photo Date:  11/11/1990  Upload Date: 12/24/2011 9:38:02 AM
Location:  Alexander City, AL
Author:  Warren Whitby
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  782   Comments: 0
NS ad in Trains magazine, busy year for the steamers!
Title:  NS ad in Trains magazine, busy year for the steamers!
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/1991  Upload Date: 6/15/2013 2:09:06 PM
Location:  Chattanooga, TN
Author:  G Gerard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4) SOU 4501(2-8-2) NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4) TVRM 610(2-8-0) SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  2664   Comments: 0
NW 1218 Photo Runby!
Title:  NW 1218 Photo Runby!
Description:  One of my few shots as a child while riding the Steam Train Excursions that occurred from Alexandria, Va to either Front Royal or Lynchburg, Va. Remember the Photo line?? Where everyone wanted a picture & no one gave anyone a solid photo line!
Photo Date:  5/4/1991  Upload Date: 12/6/2004 10:07:33 PM
Location:  Unknown, VA
Author:  Jason Breakiron
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  938   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description:  1218 leads a run on the old Wabash through Montpelier, OH. The bgi guy was moving fast and i almost got sucked up into his wake as he passed, but it was fun. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1991  Upload Date: 9/3/2011 12:10:30 PM
Location:  Montpelier, OH
Author:  Rev. Jeremy Heilman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
Beast on the loose
Title:  Beast on the loose
Description:  NW 1218 pulls into Fremont with an excursion to Toledo. Photo was taken by my father, Ron Huss.
Photo Date:  6/1/1991  Upload Date: 8/21/2004 12:46:35 PM
Location:  Fremont, OH
Author:  Neil Huss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  1331   Comments: 1
NW 1218crosses the Clinch River enroute to Cincinatti
Title:  NW 1218crosses the Clinch River enroute to Cincinatti
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/1991  Upload Date: 1/14/2015 2:53:33 PM
Location:  Clinton, TN
Author:  Johnny Winkler
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  438   Comments: 1
Bangin for Buffalo
Title:  Bangin for Buffalo
Description:  NW 1218 is rolling right along as it passes the automatic just under 14 miles from its destination of Buffalo, having run up the ex Nickel Plate from Conneat Ohio. That's the railfan chase vehicle to the right of the signal mast.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 3/7/2015 2:57:40 AM
Location:  Wanakah, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  376   Comments: 2
Smoked
Title:  Smoked
Description:  NW 1218 waits to roll west at Exchange St in Buffalo, as I get a good coating of coal smoke from the street.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 3/6/2015 3:14:20 AM
Location:  Buffalo, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  360   Comments: 1
Coming down the block
Title:  Coming down the block
Description:  A view from several blocks away shows NW 1218 rolling down 19th st in Erie as several groups of observers wait for it to pass.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 3/5/2015 1:25:57 AM
Location:  Erie, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  544   Comments: 2
19th St
Title:  19th St
Description:  NW 1218 rolls down 19th St in Erie as a bicyclist keeps pace.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 3/5/2015 1:27:30 AM
Location:  Erie, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  451   Comments: 3
Full cry
Title:  Full cry
Description:  NW 1218 is in full cry as it rolls west near Wanakah on the ex NKP, returning to Conneaut OH from a fan trip to Buffalo.
Photo Date:  6/15/1991  Upload Date: 3/5/2015 1:32:54 AM
Location:  Wanakah, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  372   Comments: 3
NW 1218 near Coster shops
Title:  NW 1218 near Coster shops
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/30/1991  Upload Date: 11/6/2013 6:50:18 PM
Location:  Knoxville, TN
Author:  Johnny Winkler
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description:  exact date unknown / location uncertain
Photo Date:  7/1/1991  Upload Date: 6/28/2013 11:13:19 AM
Location:  Culver, IN
Author:  Tim Vermande
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  616   Comments: 0
N&W 1218
Title:  N&W 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/22/1991  Upload Date: 6/4/2010 9:52:02 PM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Tom Golden
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description:  At Calumet Yard
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:46:26 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  428   Comments: 1
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:46:46 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:47:07 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  411   Comments: 1
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:47:29 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:47:49 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:48:10 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:48:27 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  845   Comments: 1
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1991  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 11:48:41 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  marc malnekoff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1991  Upload Date: 2/8/2011 11:26:05 PM
Location:  Kenova, WV
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
N&W 1218
Title:  N&W 1218
Description:  N&W 1218 leads the NRHS Convention Special southbound through Prichard, WV, in the early morning light on its way to Bluefield. Kocachrome by C. Hash
Photo Date:  8/7/1991  Upload Date: 8/7/2013 10:30:32 PM
Location:  Prichard, WV
Author:  Chris Hash
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  758   Comments: 1
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/7/1991  Upload Date: 2/26/2012 6:39:35 AM
Location:  Iaeger, WV
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  545   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/7/1991  Upload Date: 11/14/2008 11:27:29 AM
Location:  Stonecoal, WV
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  654   Comments: 1
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/7/1991  Upload Date: 11/13/2008 1:23:23 PM
Location:  Greyeagle, WV
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  561   Comments: 2
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/7/1991  Upload Date: 11/14/2008 5:41:20 PM
Location:  Neal, WV
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  661   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/1991  Upload Date: 11/14/2008 11:05:04 AM
Location:  South Point, OH
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  699   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/1991  Upload Date: 11/15/2008 3:51:55 PM
Location:  Portsmouth, OH
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  553   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/1991  Upload Date: 11/15/2008 3:52:09 PM
Location:  Portsmouth, OH
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  526   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description:  Southbound
Photo Date:  8/10/1991  Upload Date: 1/15/2025 4:36:09 PM
Location:  Erlanger, KY
Author:  Paul Maciulewicz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/10/1991  Upload Date: 1/15/2025 4:36:14 PM
Location:  Erlanger, KY
Author:  Paul Maciulewicz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
Oil, Steam and rust
Title:  Oil, Steam and rust
Description:  1218 valve gear taken at Montpelier OH
Photo Date:  8/15/1991  Upload Date: 3/3/2005 12:46:58 PM
Location:  Montpelier, OH
Author:  Dennis Andariese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  1248   Comments: 0
NW 1218 eastbound along the James River
Title:  NW 1218 eastbound along the James River
Description:  Roanoke Chapter NRHS circle trip
Photo Date:  9/21/1991  Upload Date: 7/17/2013 9:23:46 PM
Location:  Snowden, VA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  443   Comments: 1
     N&W 1218 leads this 1991 excursion through Dismal Hollow
Title:  N&W 1218 leads this 1991 excursion through Dismal Hollow
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/29/1991  Upload Date: 2/24/2016 3:27:55 PM
Location:  Front Royal, VA
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
Norfolk & Western J 611
Title:  Norfolk & Western J 611
Description:  N&W J class 611 and A class 1218 team up in style on a south bound Chattanooga Tn/ to Atlanta Ga. excursion a few miles north of Rome Ga.
Photo Date:  10/1/1991  Upload Date: 6/18/2010 4:51:11 AM
Location:  Rome, GA
Author:  David Stewart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4) NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  1543   Comments: 3
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description:  Headed for Lynchburg
Photo Date:  10/5/1991  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 8:25:19 AM
Location:  Bristow, VA
Author:  Don Oltmann
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  607   Comments: 0
N&W 1218
Title:  N&W 1218
Description:  ROANOKE 2-6-6-4
Photo Date:  10/12/1991  Upload Date: 12/17/2013 10:48:20 AM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Doug Tilley
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  1664   Comments: 0
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description:  The 611 and 1218 doublehead an NRHS excursion through Dalton. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1991  Upload Date: 6/10/2013 11:14:47 PM
Location:  Dalton, GA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4) NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  1025   Comments: 2
N&W 611
Title:  N&W 611
Description:  The 611 and the 1218 doublehead an NHRS excursion through Dalton. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1991  Upload Date: 8/31/2010 11:27:00 PM
Location:  Dalton, GA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4) NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  1722   Comments: 2
NW 1218
Title:  NW 1218
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1991  Upload Date: 4/15/2015 2:45:38 PM
Location:  Chattanooga, TN
Author:  Johnny Winkler
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
SOU 4501
Title:  SOU 4501
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1991  Upload Date: 4/15/2015 2:45:42 PM
Location:  Chattanooga, TN
Author:  Johnny Winkler
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SOU 4501(2-8-2) NW 611(4-8-4) NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:  877   Comments: 0


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