very nice

Most people haven't. It's a great alternative to driving or flying, depending on the distance and schedules.

Oh man, I am so happy to see this girl under steam again! Like you, the last time I've seen her (1973) she was in that apple green/silver passenger colors. Pretty enough, but well, locomotives should be black. She has a right pretty whistle too, as I recall.

I have a thousand questions for you about fursuiting around trains.

And I think you've seen this, but here she is back in '73:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14933886/

I last saw her in 1994 (I believe) just before NS shut down their steam excursions.. It's awesome that they've brought N&W 611 back to life. I've missed chasing her.
And I have answers to about 50% of your questions..

I agree with you about N&W 611. It may represent that advanced element of the modern steam loco that would have extended american steam power usefulness up until the mid '70's. But- I can argue that a WW2-rich General Motors Corporation and the labor unions exerted a market influence to shove the steam locomotive aside -and that is a long argued issue. 'Nuff said there.

Nuts, aw man! only 50% of my questions? What about the rest? Guess I gotta go out there an find the rest!

GB
ZC

GB I can somewhat discuss. NZ, I know nothing!!

But I still must say... 4501 is a lovely looking locomotive, well proportioned, balanced.

I agree!!