Virginia Museum of Transportation has appointed an author-in-residence Gene Marrano August 15, 2014 1 minute read The Virginia Museum of Transportation has appointed an author-in-residence … a former photojournalist and educator man who has had a lifelong fascination with trains. It’s a first for the downtown Roanoke museum as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Urban farm looks to add processing center on siteNext: Nelson Co. flooding remembered, 45 years after Hurricane Camille Related Stories Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026