611 brings passengers from around the world to Roanoke Starr Anderson June 22, 2016 1 min read 66 years after the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 began service in Roanoke, the engine is still bringing passengers–and their wallets–to the Roanoke Valley. The story from WFIR’s Starr Anderson. Share: Continue Reading Previous: U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine joins bipartisan gun control billNext: Four on the 4th race supports Boys and Girls Club Related Stories 2 min read Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone Ian Price April 2, 2025 1 min read Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit Denise Membreno April 2, 2025 1 min read Incident Management teams train at the Lake – including a FDNY squad Gene Marrano April 2, 2025
66 years after the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 began service in Roanoke, the engine is still bringing passengers–and their wallets–to the Roanoke Valley. The story from WFIR’s Starr Anderson.
