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. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026