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WATCH: 611 Locomotive returning for passenger trips in the fall

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An iconic steam locomotive is returning to Southwest Virginia.

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Diesel locomotives to replace 611 for this weekend’s remaining excursions

Read full article: Diesel locomotives to replace 611 for this weekend’s remaining excursions

The Queen of Steam will not be in use for this weekend’s remaining Shenandoah Valley Limited Excursions, according to the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

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Return to the rails: Why the 611 steam locomotive is more than just a train

Read full article: Return to the rails: Why the 611 steam locomotive is more than just a train

10 News got an exclusive look behind the scenes of what it took to get the Steam Queen ready for the rails, and why it means so much to the community.

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Final preparations underway for 611 excursions

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Final preparations are underway for the Spirit of Roanoke to make its return to the rails.

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611 is full steam ahead as final preparations are made for fall excursions

Read full article: 611 is full steam ahead as final preparations are made for fall excursions

Out for a test run, the legendary 611 steam locomotive was on the tracks Thursday as final preparations are made for fall excursions.

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611 locomotive to leave Roanoke for fall excursions

Read full article: 611 locomotive to leave Roanoke for fall excursions

The 611 locomotive is under steam and leaving Roanoke very soon.

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611 fall excursion tickets now available for purchase

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Tickets for 611 fall excursions are now available for purchase.

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Excitement builds for 611 steam excursions returning this fall

Read full article: Excitement builds for 611 steam excursions returning this fall

All aboard the 611! Public excursions on the beloved “Queen of Steam” locomotive begin this fall.

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611 steam locomotive excursions scheduled for the fall

Read full article: 611 steam locomotive excursions scheduled for the fall

The Virginia Museum of Transportation and the Virginia Scenic Railway have announced a series of 611 passenger excursions coming this fall.

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WATCH: Crazy police chase hits close to home - The Morning Sprint

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Check out the Morning Sprint for trending stories that’ll make you smile.

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Train fanatics watch as ‘Queen of Steam’ rolls into Roanoke

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Train lovers rejoice! The famous ‘Queen of Steam’ locomotive is back in the Star City for the first time in four years.

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611 locomotive, ‘Queen of Steam,’ to be on display in Roanoke Saturday

Read full article: 611 locomotive, ‘Queen of Steam,’ to be on display in Roanoke Saturday

With the Queen of Steam finally back in town after over four years, the Virginia Museum of Transportation will welcome visitors on Saturday.

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Queen of Steam returns to Roanoke

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The Queen of Steam is set to return to the Star City Friday, according to Virginia Museum of Transportation officials.

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Queen of Steam to make trek back to the Star City

Read full article: Queen of Steam to make trek back to the Star City

The Virginia Museum of Transportation has announced the return of the Norfolk and Western J-Class 611 train to Roanoke at the beginning of June.

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611 passes through Virginia under steam on way to Pennsylvania

Read full article: 611 passes through Virginia under steam on way to Pennsylvania

The Queen of Steam is on the move and passed through our area Monday, a welcome sight to railfans.

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611 fires up this weekend, your opportunity to see it this weekend before it heads to PA

Read full article: 611 fires up this weekend, your opportunity to see it this weekend before it heads to PA

ROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke's famed 611 steam locomotive is headed for a little road trip next week. "The experience alone, just to be near an engine like this is wonderful, add to it the firing up of the engine," museum education director Courtney Plaster said. 611 is making the trip because Strasburg is one of the few places with private tracks for the locomotive to run on. The Strasburg Railroad is calling it a once-in-a-lifetime steam extravaganza because the 611 will reunite with Strasburg's engine, the Norfolk and Western 475. Although 475 was not made in Roanoke like 611 was, the two locomotives were stablemates at points throughout their careers, according to Barrall.

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