VMT bus heads to NC to check on 611 Gene Marrano December 9, 2014 1 min read The Virginia Museum of Transportation has chartered a bus and heads to Spencer, North Carolina on Thursday to check on progress in restoring its J-611 steam locomotive. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: W&L’s Lee Chapel and Museum to undergo renovationsNext: Ex-Va. gov’s lawyers want longer sentencing memo Related Stories 1 min read Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors Gene Marrano August 12, 2025 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025
