Rails to trails book author in Roanoke, NRV Gene Marrano December 5, 2014 1 minute read Dozens of abandoned railroad lines in Virginia have been turned into mix-used trails … and now a local journalist has cataloged them in a book … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Fire-EMS chief helps cut ribbon on memorialNext: Rolling Stone casts doubt on U.Va. rape story Related Stories Twisted Track Brewpub to host free speed dating event Ian Price February 10, 2026 0 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0