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No. 611 has 250-style USA decoration
Mountain Media, LLCJune 9, 2026
The Norfolk & Western J-Class 611 steam locomotive received an 'America 250' decoration at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, celebrating national and regional pride.
Larry Hypes, Contributing writer ROANOKE – “America 250” and a “Spirit of 76”-style birthday for the Norfolk & Western J-Class 611 steam locomotives spotlighted national, Virginia and regional pride recently at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. VMT Director Mendy Flynn and Steam Operations Manager Zac McGinnis welcomed a large crowd for the unveiling of the […]