Rail fans got their first look Saturday at a special new paint design on the historic Norfolk and Western 611 locomotive, created to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

It takes a lot of maintenance, knowledge and enthusiasm to make excursions on the 611 Locomotive happen. Much of this is due to the hard work of volunteers.

People from across the region came to Roanoke Saturday to blow the whistle on the beloved 611 locomotive.

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