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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026