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 Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner Web Staff May 7, 2026 RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down Gene Marrano May 6, 2026