Norfolk & Western 1218 - Roanoke, Va - Locomotives on Waymarking.com

Norfolk & Western 1218 at one time was the strongest-pulling operational steam locomotive in the world.

Norfolk & Western 1218 is the sole survivor of the railroad's A class — which many consider to be the finest reciprocating steam locomotives ever built for use in the United States — and indeed the only surviving 2-6-6-4 steam locomotive in the world. While smaller than Union Pacific's famous and more numerous Challenger Class of 4-6-6-4 locomotives, Norfolk and Western's design racked up unmatched records of performance in service.

During 1218's excursion career, it was the strongest-pulling operational steam locomotive in the world, with a tractive effort of 114,000 pounds-force (507.10 kN), well above the next-strongest-pulling operational steam locomotive (Union Pacific 3985, with a tractive effort of 97,350 lbf (433.0 kN)). Despite its high tractive effort for starting heavy trains, it could easily run 70 miles per hour (113 km/h) and more.
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Locomotive Type: (required): Steam Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): Yes If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Admissions Rates: $8.00 adults $7.00 seniors (age 60+) $6.00 children (ages 3-11) Members and Kids under 3 visit for free! Group rates available. How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Cab access is allowed. If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

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