  State transfer is a well-known routine for various systems of
spins-$\frac{1}2$. Still, it is not well studied for chains of spins of larger
magnitudes. In this contribution we argue that while perfect state transfer may
seem unnatural in spin-1 systems, it is still feasible for arrays of V-type
three-level atoms. Tomography of such 1D array is also shown to be possible by
acting on one atom from such an array.
