NW A

Built by NW

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1943

43 units

Axle arrangement

2-6-6-4

Overview of the NW A

Discover the powerful Norfolk & Western A class steam locomotive, a true icon of American railroading.

Built in 1943, this 2-6-6-4 Whyte notation marvel was designed for heavy hauling and long-distance service.

With a formidable tractive effort of 507 kN and a top speed of 70 km/h, it represented the peak of steam engineering for its era.

Refurbished in the late 1980s, the N&W A class continues to capture the imagination of rail enthusiasts.

Experience the legacy of these magnificent machines.

Railway companies that have operated the A, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Norfolk and Western Railway	NW A	United States

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