J-611 in town this weekend on Greensboro trip Gene Marrano April 20, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 3rd Street Coffeehouse celebrates a milestoneNext: Virginia in the bottom half of greenest states Related Stories 2 min read Spanberger Leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia Governor’s Race, New Poll Finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025
