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 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