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 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026