2017 Big Lick Train Tug kicks off this weekend

Big Lick Train Tug is happening on Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke. All proceeds benefit the Presbyterian Community Center, and the event is sponsored by American National Bank.

Teams will enroll to "tug" the train, competing for distance as well as fundraising efforts. The competition will have three categories:

-1st Category: "Steam Team": 12 people - $1,000.00 - team must raise minimum of $1,000.00.

-2nd category: "Steam Team Pro": 6 people - $500.00 - must raise minimum of $500.

-3rd category: "611 SOLO Pro": 1 person - $250.00 - must raise minimum of $250.

For more information, visit: http://www.vmt.org/event/2017-big-lick-train-tug/