WRIC

Revel in peak autumnal magic: Historic steam train offering excursions through Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley

STAUNTON, Va. (WRIC) — This fall, a historic steam engine will be put back on the tracks to deliver Virginians premier views of autumn across the Shenandoah Valley. Once hailed as one of “the finest ...
Marietta Times

The Bluebird and Western Railroad: Steam enthusiasts run trains on a large scale

A group of historical amusement park steam engines continue to work building up steam and doing what they were designed to do ...
WSET

The only surviving 611 steam locomotive returns to the tracks this fall in Virginia

GOSHEN, Va. (WSET) — All aboard! If you're a fan of trains, history or even autumn foliage, you'll have a rare chance this fall to catch a ride on the last surviving 611 steam locomotive for a ...
The News Leader

Shenandoah Valley Limited 611 steam engine excursions return at Virginia Scenic Railway

The famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive will return to service this fall for limited passenger excursions. The 611, owned and operated by the Virginia Museum of Transportation, is ...
WDBJ

611 train resumes Virginia Scenic Railway excursions

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 Sunday on ...