You are now standing on the center of the turntable. At the extreme left (where this photo should begin), you are facing East, and you can see a tan loading dock area which connects to the concrete and brick warehouse proper. This is one of the most intact structures, as it is built of steel and concrete, and was designated a fallout shelter during the 1950's. Against this side of the warehouse is a platform which would be excellent to use when we have our restored passenger cars or an excursion train located there; the platform would provide accessible access to the cars.
Between the warehouse and the roundhouse is an access road which leads from an alternate entry gate. The alternate entry would become the primary route, as it does not contain any grade crossings, and would therefore be much safer for auto and foot traffic. You may take a closer look at the warehouse if you wish.
Jan. 12, 1998: portions of the warehouse
have been demolished, as well as the whole south erecting shop.
Please read
this update.
As you continue your view around to the right, the long brick building behind the turntable control shed is the north erecting shop. This is where locomotives were assembled or had major services performed. You may take a look inside the north erecting shop if you wish. Behind that is the south erecting shop.
Just beyond the end of the turntable, the roundhouse stalls come into view. You are now facing South. If you look closely in the grass, you can see the tracks radiating out from the turntable pit, heading into the stalls. As you keep looking to your right, count the stalls - there will be a quiz later!
In the center of the roundhouse is the drop table, and some other heavy machinery. You are facing West at this point. You may take a look at the drop table if you wish.
Finally, when you are looking along the other end of the turntable, towards North, you will see the ex-New York Central steam locomotive, and possibly catch a glimpse of our equipment behind it. You may walk out to the locomotive or you can go see our equipment.
All images Copyright 1998, Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum.
