A National Roundhouse/turntable Inventory
(Case Studies)

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Railroads have many structures that supported their many functions. Structures such as roundhouses/turntables provide for a host of capabilites. We have endeavored to detail selected sites of interest in the above case studies. The primary researhers are listed with their contact information should you have additional information or need additional information.

Rapid City South Dakota

This small roundhouse is in great condition and is no longer used as a railroad facility. However, it still retains its railroad character. (Primary - Steve Shivers)

Lead South Dakota

This small roundhouse is in great condition and is no longer used as a railroad facility. However, it still retains its railroad character. (Primary - Steve Shivers)

Galveston Texas

Galveston Texas has had at least three roundhouses. The three locations we have are all with in a couple of miles of each. All are gone now. Foundations still are visible for two of the three roundhouses. (Primary - Fred Swan)

Alexandria Virginia

In the late 1960's and later the Southern Alexandria roundhouse was used by a lumber company to store lumber. The turntable pit had been filled in and the turntable long gone. (Primary - Robert G. Clark)

Maydelle Texas

This turntable was only installed here as an attraction of the TSRR excursion train. The turntable was originally located in Paris, Texas. It is still used from time to time to turn the steam engines during short school field trip rides during the spring and fall. (Primary - Fred Swain)

Glidden Texas

Glidden, TX is basically near Columbus, Texas between San Antonio and Houston. (Primary - Fred Swain)

SanAntonio Texas

This turntable still stands today. It was the sight of the worst boiler explosion inn US history which happened in 1912. (Primary - Fred Swain)

|Lead South Dakota| Galveston Texas| Alexandria Virginia| Maydelle Texas| Glidden Texas| SanAntonio Texas|