Railfans, rejoice - the Norfolk & Western 611 locomotive is returning to Strasburg this fall. Between Friday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 13, the Strasburg Rail Road will host the 611 for rides, visits ...

History lessons come in all forms. Occasionally, lessons can come barreling in at more than 100 miles per hour and weighing over half a million pounds. This is the case with the Norfolk & Western ...

An iconic locomotive is stationed at the Strasburg Rail Road for the summer season.The Norfolk & Western Railway Class J 611 locomotive is known as a powerhouse of steam, technology and near ...

ROANOKE, Va. – 70 years ago, a single night changed the story of one of America’s most legendary steam locomotives. Now, the Virginia Museum of Transportation is hosting a special event to remember ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being pulled by another train, the Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive sped past onlookers Thursday on its way to the Virginia ...

The Virginia Museum of Transportation’s race against time to put the Norfolk & Western J-Class 611 steam engine back on the rails next year continues its uphill climb.

Being pulled by another train, the Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive sped past onlookers Thursday on its way to the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke. The steam engine, built in 1950, ...