VMT bus heads to NC to check on 611 Gene Marrano December 9, 2014 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: W&L’s Lee Chapel and Museum to undergo renovationsNext: Ex-Va. gov’s lawyers want longer sentencing memo Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026