611 brings passengers from around the world to Roanoke Starr Anderson June 22, 2016 1 min read 66 years after the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 began service in Roanoke, the engine is still bringing passengers–and their wallets–to the Roanoke Valley. The story from WFIR’s Starr Anderson. Share: Continue Reading Previous: U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine joins bipartisan gun control billNext: Four on the 4th race supports Boys and Girls Club Related Stories 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025