Norfolk Southern donates $1.5 million for 611 steam engine

[Brakie]

And NS is the same outfit that auction off all the tools and spare parts for 611 and 1218 and was cussed for killing the steam program by the railfan community..

611 may be fired up in the future but,I doubt if it will ever return to its former main line excursion glory.

Even 765 was a one time deal for NS 30th anniversary..

I can't get excited over firing up 611 for museum running.