Steam & Excursion > 611 May Excurisions

I have two friends from the U.K. who want to come over to photograph the 611 on it's May 7 and 8 trips from Roanoke. I note these are up on the Museum's web site but tickets aren't yet available. They want to book their overseas flights soon. So do we know for sure that these trips will run barring some unforeseen mechanical issue? Do they have N.S. approval? Any insight appreciated.

Ticket sales for the spring excursions begin on February 10th for donors and February 16th for the general public.

andersonb109 Wrote:
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> Do they have N.S. approval? Any insight appreciated.

Speaking only as a representative from one of the three other steam locomotive operators that works with NS (and VMT), they would not advertise the trips or begin ticket sales without NS approval.
The railroad is involved in the planning stages for these at many levels and VMT would not proceed without authorization, confirmation, and cooperation from NS.

In an email today from VMT:

Virginia Museum of Transportation      
January 2016

ANNOUNCING 2016 TICKET SALE INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS J 611 STEAM EXCURSIONS 
Ticket sales for eligible VMT donors begin on February 10 at 10 amTickets go on sale to the general public on February 15 at 10 am 

Experience the excitement of a ride behind the "Queen of Steam," the Norfolk & Western Class J Steam Passenger Locomotive! The Class J locomotives are widely regarded as the finest steam passenger locomotives ever built. Designed and built in Roanoke, Virginia, in 1950, 611 is the only Class J in existence today. Our trips will run through areas of great scenic beauty and historical importance. A variety of cars, including dome, first class, and coach class, will be available. Many thanks to Norfolk Southern and thousands of donors worldwide who have made the restoration and these trips possible!

http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/H.gifhttps://static.ctctcdn.com/ui/images1/s.gif2016 TICKET SALE DATES AND INFORMATION 

Eligible donors (those who have contributed $611 or more to the Virginia Museum of Transportation for 611) can purchase tickets for VMT-hosted excursions starting at 10 AM on February 10, 2016. Applicable donor benefits and early purchase instructions will be sent to donors by mail after February 5.  Ticket sales for the general public will begin at 10 AM on February 15. The fastest and easiest way to order your seats is online at www.FireUp611.org.. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone. The phone number will be posted on our web site as soon as it is available. For more details, including travel information, boarding locations, route information, car details and amenities, visit www.FireUp611.org.

(Edited to clean up links.  Sorry, the "constant contact" link is no good and I can't figure out how to delete it.  It doesn't show when posting.)



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 01/31/16 16:46 by Jimbo.