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Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 is poised to return to the Buckingham Branch Railroad this fall. Beginning on Sept. 26, ...
The 611 was built and designed in Roanoke by the Norfolk and Western Railway. It’s considered one of the finest steam locomotives in the world. This fall, the 611 will conduct a series of passenger ...
Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive is back into service for a limited series of passenger excursions this ...
The iconic Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive will return to service this fall. According to the Virginia ...
Staunton, Va. (WVIR) - The famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive is returning to Virginia’s rails this ...
RAILWAY MEN TRANSFERRED.; Promotions and Changes Announced by Norfolk and Western. Share full article July 18, 1903 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from July 18 ...
“We are excited to partner with new and old friends to bring back the thrill of mainline steam excursions through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The return of the N&W 611 is sure to bring joy to ...
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It’s been a part of the Tidewater skyline for more than 50 years, the bridge spanning the South Branch of the Elizabeth River ...
The Virginia Scenic Railway has announced a partnership with the Virginia Museum of Transportation, the Steam Railroading ...
The 611 locomotive, designed and built in Roanoke by the Norfolk & Western Railway, has been widely regarded as representing the height of steam locomotive construction.
Starting on September 26, the Virginia Scenic Railway will operate the steam-led passenger excursion as the Shenandoah Valley Limited for five consecutive weekends. Tickets are expected to be ...