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 3 min read Roanoke’s GO Fest returns for 15th Anniversary Ian Price October 16, 2025 1 min read Envision Botetourt 2045, a 20 year comprehensive plan Denise Membreno October 16, 2025 1 min read Colony House cuts the ribbon after its return Gene Marrano October 15, 2025
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:
