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 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0