Several people already guessed it since Trains Magazine beat the VMT to the punch. At 6:11 this morning there was a press release announcing the return of the N&W Class J #611 to Roanoke ready for excursion service. There is a complete schedule on line at:
Scott Smith
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The suspense is killing me!!!
Announcement about what? 
Announcement about what?
Obviously an announcement announcing an announcement of an announcement...
Rusty
After today's disastrous day in history:
1) President Lincoln dies as a result of gun shot.
2) Titanic sinks as a result of striking an iceberg the day before.
3) The crew of UP 844 flattened all drive wheels on FEF-3 844, three years ago, today.
Why would we care?
Hot Water!
Come On Man, we are to old to think negative
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What happen that was positive today?
Larry
It's TAX DAY. Everyone in Washington is dancing! 
What ever it is, be sure to put it in the Announcements section instead of here.
Art
Hot Water!
Come On Man, we are to old to think negative .
What happen that was positive today?
Larry
Well, some folks consider it "positive", i.e. 52 year old Mr. Ray Kroc opened his first hamburger stand, in Des Plaines, IL on this date in 1955. Later to become world famous as "McDonald's".
Now that's cool, ate a bunch of them, not so many anymore.
After today's disastrous day in history:
1) President Lincoln dies as a result of gun shot.
I didn't even know he was sick!
Jerry
He wasn't! I sure wouldn't call being shot in the head at the theater by John Wilks Booth, on the night of April 14, 1865, as being "sick".
I know, Scott is following Rip Track/Bad Order's lead and is quitting the forum and taking down his layout.
Scott is selling his entire train collection at York at 70% off list prices.
I cannot believe how easy it is for all of you to be hornswaggled.
Scott will be announcing the same thing he announces every six months.
Will there or won't there be a loaded shotgun pointing out the door when he sees Mrs. Smith after York.
He is getting a new hat?
He's flipping burgers in the parking lot?
Scott is selling his entire train collection at York at 70% off list prices.
Scott's Wife is selling his entire train collection at York at 70% off list prices.
The big announcement (sorry, to ruin the surprise Scott)...FREE parking, once again, at York.
Rick
Will there or won't there be a loaded shotgun pointing out the door when he sees Mrs. Smith after York.
Nah... Guns: Too messy! The clean-up is tougher.
This'll do....
You say there's an 'announcement'???
Maybe something will be released at 6:11 am ?
Scott found sombody that is baking pies for York?
After today's disastrous day in history:
1) President Lincoln dies as a result of gun shot.
2) Titanic sinks as a result of striking an iceberg the day before.
3) The crew of UP 844 flattened all drive wheels on FEF-3 844, three years ago, today.
Why would we care?
How?
Not quite true. Ray Kroc, a milk shake mixer salesman, bought the McDonald brothers hamburger stands and turned them into a chain.
I was shown Ray Crock's office at McDonalds HQ, which is untouched since the day he died. McDonalds tends to "embellish" their "founding father" a bit.
Announcement? Will this be a practice for the lady who does the announcements at York?
You're pregnant!!??
OK, It might be one of the Worlds Best Kept Secrets, but, My Wedding Anniversary is Tomorrow, 21 Years, Could Happen, God Willing. (The Best Day Of My Life) Seriously, I am anxiously awaiting the Announcement. ???? Happy Railroading`
Bet you can't wait.
that your not going to post on here anymore?-jim
Is it a very late April fools joke?
I have it !
Scott is switching to Z scale so he can smuggle 10 locomotives at a time into the house.
I have it !
Scott is switching to Z scale so he can smuggle 10 locomotives at a time into the house.
Best one yet, Mr Scher. Also, nice baker's rack on the pie baker.
The big announcement (sorry, to ruin the surprise Scott)...FREE parking, once again, at York.
Rick
The parking is free but wait till you use the restrooms.
Brad
I cannot believe how easy it is for all of you to be hornswaggled.
Scott will be announcing the same thing he announces every six months.
Will there or won't there be a loaded shotgun pointing out the door when he sees Mrs. Smith after York.
I think Eliot hit the nail on the head !!!!!
Alex
WOW!!
So many choices......??????
You guys have Very Good Creative Minds..
My guess is he WON the Lottery and he is going to BUY us all ONE Train Each
Scott is switching to Z scale so he can smuggle 10 locomotives at a time into the house.
That's a thought--it does have an advantage.
Is it a very late April fools joke?
Nope-no joke--a serious announcement.
Scott's Wife is selling his entire train collection at York at 70% off list prices.
If that was happening I wouldn't announce it. She would.
that your not going to post on here anymore?-jim
Sorry to disappoint-the announcement has nothing to do with my personal life. There are at least 3 forum members that know what is going on.
Scott Smith
Scott found sombody that is baking pies for York?
Looks like Mrs. P except it would be a AR15 not a rolling pin, the old girl is a lousy baker but one h-ll of a shot.
The date for the 611 return to the VTM????????
Peter
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