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201683 minPGdocumentary

611: American Icon

201683 minPGdocumentary

A team at the Norfolk & Western Shops works to restore the iconic steam passenger locomotive 611, featuring expert interviews and historical footage in an 83-minute film.

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A team at the Norfolk & Western Shops works to restore the iconic steam passenger locomotive 611, featuring expert interviews and historical footage in an 83-minute film.

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Rex M. Teesedirector

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Inside the Norfolk & Western Shops, a team works to restore the famous steam passenger locomotive, 611. The documentary presents exclusive footage of the locomotive's boiler, firebox, and cab. Interviews with restoration experts and historians provide insights into 611's engineering. Historical clips illustrate the locomotive's legacy and its significance to many fans around the world. The film runs for 83 minutes and was released in 2016.

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