Tickets for J-611 steam excursions on sale Monday Gene Marrano February 12, 2016 1 min read The only class J steam locomotive in existence – the J-611 owned by the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke – begins its 2016 passenger excursion schedule in April. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Advance fourth-quarter profits down; company still digesting CarQuest acquisitionsNext: New details emerge during trial of Ashley White in Pulaski County Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025