Tickets for J-611 steam excursions on sale Monday Gene Marrano February 12, 2016 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Advance fourth-quarter profits down; company still digesting CarQuest acquisitionsNext: New details emerge during trial of Ashley White in Pulaski County Related Stories Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Carilion has dedicated its first dedicated midwifery clinic Gene Marrano April 28, 2026
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:
