Railway roundhouse - Wikipedia
A railway roundhouse is a building with a circular or semicircular shape used by railways for servicing and storing locomotives. [1] . Traditionally, though not always the case today, these buildings contained or were adjacent to a turntable. Early …
List of railway roundhouses - Wikipedia
Several of the historic roundhouses in the United States are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Roundhouse, Tuscumbia, Alabama Building and turntable intact in May 2022. Midland Terminal Railroad Roundhouse, Colorado …
Surviving Roundhouses and Turntables - Steam Locomotive
In the era of steam locomotives, roundhouses were commonly found in rail yards across the country. With the exception of switching locomotives, steam locomotives were designed to run in one direction -- forward. As a result, it was often necessary to turn a steam locomotive to point in the direction its train is to be hauled.
Home - Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum
Open for public tours from April through November, this fascinating site features a fully operational 18-stall brick roundhouse and a 115-foot turntable. Funded by the Jerry and Laura Jacobson Foundation, the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum promises an unforgettable experience for railroad enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
The Roundhouse: The First Century of American Railroading
Step inside the historic B&O Railroad Roundhouse, originally built in 1884 to house the repair and maintenance shop for passenger cars, and uncover the first 100 years of the U.S. railroading experience.
The Roundhouse: Maintaining Steel Giants - American-Rails.com
The roundhouse's primary function was for storage and maintenance of steam locomotives. However, since most steamers operated in only direction, forward, turntables were placed front and center of the roundhouse.
The great American roundhouse | Trains Magazine
2010年1月27日 · American roundhouse. Roundhouses were found all across the nation once. Now they’re rare gems. These structures began disappearing after the dieselization era. Only a few were left in use by some railroads. Many were eventually demolished or repurposed. Here’s a gallery of them under construction, in use, and after the wrecking ball.
Roundhouse Tours - Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum
Take in the sights, sounds, and smells of this authentic 20th century Roundhouse. Learn the fundamentals of steam locomotives, experience the storied past of the railroad, and connect with American industrial heritage. Roundhouse tours are offered April through November 18th on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
Experience The Age of Steam Roundhouse
Explore the magic and history of steam engines at the Age of Steam Roundhouse. Dive into a timeless journey through our collection of iconic locomotives and experience an immersive railroad adventure.
The Railroad Roundhouse - The Henry Ford
Steam locomotives required constant maintenance from an army of skilled and unskilled workers, and the roundhouse is where that work took place. This roundhouse was built in 1884 in Marshall, Michigan, for the Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee Railroad. Today it services the locomotives and equipment of Greenfield Village's Weiser Railroad.