Necessary Substitution of motive power for this weekends Shenandoah Valley Limited Excursions.

To Our Valued Guests and Rail Family: Due to an unforeseen mechanical issue, the Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. and Virginia Scenic Railway regrettably announce the necessary substitution of motive power for this weekend’s remaining Shenandoah Valley Limited excursions. Diesel locomotives will be utilized to operate Saturday and Sunday’s excursions which will continue to depart from Victoria Station on their planned operating schedule. 611 will remain accessible to guests on static display throughout the weekend. The Virginia Museum of Transportation, along with Virginia Scenic Railway, remains committed to offering you the best possible experience during your excursion. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at [email protected].

Tickets Available for Purchase for 611 Fall Excursions 

For a limited time only, the Shenandoah Valley Limited will give train enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience steam locomotion history in Virginia, thanks to the mighty N&W Class J 611. On these excursions, passengers will experience all the majesty of being aboard an American steam train legend on a spectacular journey through the glorious Shenandoah Valley during fall foliage. 

VMT and the Virginia Scenic Railway (VSR) jointly announce that the Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam passenger locomotive will be operating a series of specially scheduled passenger excursions later this falll

We have exciting news! The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. (VMT) and the Virginia Scenic Railway (VSR) are excited to jointly announce that the Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam passenger locomotive will be operating a series of specially scheduled passenger excursions later this fall within the Commonwealth of Virginia.