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 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Five years after Jan. 6, former Virginia congresswoman speaks out Web Staff January 7, 2026 0
