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 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