J-611 Steam excursion tickets on sale now Gene Marrano May 6, 2015 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Brambleton Avenue re-opens after accident blocks roadway, cuts powerNext: Junior League awards grants Related Stories RAM House day shelter focused on opening in new location by end of month. Gene Marrano June 17, 2026 Two Virginia Cities Take Spots among the Top 20 of a Nationwide ‘Best Run Cities’ Ranked List Emma Thomas June 17, 2026 Local political scientist says US-Iran deal looks to be a good step forward Gene Marrano June 16, 2026