The Virginia Scenic Railway announced that the famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive will be back in service this fall for a limited time.

This week, Roanoke's famed 611 steam engine will be on the move. Alas, much as die-hard train fans everywhere would love it, that doesn't mean the classic Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam ...

The 611 train is part of the Norfolk and Western Railway's J class steam locomotives. These trains were built by the railways East End Shops located in Roanoke between 1941 and 1950. The last ...

From a 611-train set, to painting the real deal. It’s a full-circle moment. “There’s nothing else like it. This is the last one like it and we are very fortunate to have it here. ...

On the first weekend of June, the 611 goes back to work, pulling train cars from Manassas to Front Royal and back as part of Norfolk Southern’s 21st Century Steam excursion program.

N&W's #611 comes rolling past the Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, The 611 is the last surviving example of Norfolk & Western's Class J, steam passenger locomotive built from 1941 until 1950.

The iconic Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive will return to service this fall. According to the Virginia ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The “Queen of Steam” 611 train has been repaired and will continue excursions on the Virginia Scenic Railway. The Virginia Museum of Transportation issued a statement ...

Built by the Roanoke NW shop in 1950, the sleek coal-powered engine used its massive 5,300 horsepower to speed the luxurious Powhatan Arrow passenger train from Cincinnati to Norfolk in a little over ...

Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive is back into service for a limited series of passenger excursions this ...

After that work is done, excursions behind the 611 train on the Virginia Scenic Railway track will begin. “We are delighted to help make this run possible,” Steve Powell, president of the ...