611 brings passengers from around the world to Roanoke Starr Anderson June 22, 2016 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine joins bipartisan gun control billNext: Four on the 4th race supports Boys and Girls Club Related Stories AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026
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.
