J-611 in town this weekend on Greensboro trip Gene Marrano April 20, 2017 1 minute read Train buffs can catch a glimpse or snap pictures of the J-611 Steam locomotive this weekend as it pulls into Roanoke from Greensboro. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: 3rd Street Coffeehouse celebrates a milestoneNext: Virginia in the bottom half of greenest states Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026