J-611 excursions for 2017 announced Gene Marrano December 26, 2016 1 minute read Come next April it will be time to “fire up” the J-611 steam locomotive again. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the new excursion schedule just announced: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Lottery hopes for another sellout holiday raffle that offers three $1 million prizesNext: Donut chain brings a new coffee spot to Vinton Related Stories U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0