Mark your calendars, because that date is May 30. That’s when the 611, often cited as the most powerful steam locomotive ever built, will return to its hometown under its own power.

The legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611, is a steam locomotive that’s deemed “the most powerful steam passenger locomotive ever built.” Riding on a steam train that was built in 1950 ...

ROANOKE — The historic Norfolk and Western Class J number 611 steam locomotive was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register last month. The announcement came as the Virginia Department of Historic ...

The 611 is the last Class-J steam engine in the world, and in this article you will learn about its history, and the work that went into getting it ready for excursion service.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Sunday was the last day of the Shenandoah Valley Limited excursion on the historic 611 Steam Locomotive.

“That’s the sound of America,” said Ross Roland, steam locomotive engineer for the 611. Powered by steam, iconic with its red and gold striping atop a shiny black body, the 611 is a showstopper.

GOSHEN, Va. (WHSV) - Virginia’s official state train is hitting the rails in the Shenandoah Valley. The historic Norfolk and Western 611 steam locomotive was in action on Thursday for a test run ...

The Staunton-based Virginia Scenic Railway has partnered with Roanoke’s Virginia Museum of Transportation to return the Norfolk and Western Class J No. 611 passenger steam locomotive to Virginia rails ...