J-611 Steam excursion tickets on sale now Gene Marrano May 6, 2015 1 min read Tickets went on sale this morning for excursion trains that will be pulled by the restored J-611 steam locomotive once it returns to Roanoke later this month … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Brambleton Avenue re-opens after accident blocks roadway, cuts powerNext: Junior League awards grants Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke police investigate fatal shooting in Jamison Avenue parking lot Ian Price May 9, 2025 1 min read Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza Gene Marrano May 9, 2025 1 min read Dr. Pepper Park 2025 season kicks off tonight with Aerosmith tribute band Gene Marrano May 9, 2025