Get excited, train enthusiasts! Your chance to ride behind the beloved 611 steam locomotive is full steam ahead. The Virginia Museum of Transportation and the Virginia Scenic Railway have ...

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.

The historic 611 locomotive is a Roanoke icon, and is on track to hit the rails this fall. And you could be along for the ...

While it’s going between Goshen and Staunton, the 611 will be in the lead. It’ll be the only power that’s on that train.” There will be 30 trips over 15 days.

This fall, the 611 will conduct a series of passenger trips, operated by the Virginia Scenic Railway out of Goshen. Town leaders say they’re thrilled by the train’s return. “I’m really ...

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 ...

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 ...