This summer, Virginia will become a top destination for passengers wishing to catch a ride behind a legendary steam train. This is not just any steam train – it’s the famed N&W Class J 611, built in ...

A partnership between the Virginia Scenic Railway and three other organizations will bring the famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive back into service for a limited series of ...

This summer, history buffs and train enthusiasts alike will have something to celebrate. Virginia Scenic Railway is gearing up for the return of its popular limited-time series of historic steam ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Virginia Scenic Railway announced July 9 in a press release that a joint venture between the Virginia Scenic Railway, The ...

I like taking the train – it’s my go-to for trips to DC, Philly, NYC. No TSA lines, and you get to see parts of the country that whiz by when you’re driving or flying. The Virginia Scenic Railway is ...

Historic N&W 611 steam locomotive to offer scenic journeys through Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley Photo's courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Transportation 2025, All ...

Train rides through Shenandoah are an autumn essential. Now, passengers have a new — yet historic —way to peep the leaves. Starting this September, the Virginia Scenic Railway will offer limited rides ...

STAUNTON, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Scenic Railway announced that the famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive will be back in service for a limited series of passenger excursions this ...

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 ...