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 1 minute read Animal Angel Tree in Montgomery County looks to make Christmas brighter for shelter pets Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Web Staff December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read More Macbeth, A Christmas Story at MMT, Roanoque Baroque and RBT’s The Nutcracker Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0
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.
