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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 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.
