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> First generation diesels were commonly seen in roundhouses. But no new
> roundhouses have been built in over 50 years IIRC, and I don't believe any
> roundhouse is still in service on a Class 1 line. (someone will no doubt dig
> up a counter example, there is a prototype of everything in railroading!)
It depends. Does Via count as a class 1 line? How about CP?
Victoria still has its roundhouse, used for the Budd cars. (which, btw, will
be around until at least the 15th of june...its a on-again, off-again issue
here, the E&N is not going to continue much longer, except as a tourist route
only...or under government ownership...)
> Some small (2-4 stall) roundhouses were retained by removing the bridge and
> pit, filling them in, and laying turnouts in their place. But that was rare.
> More economical to use a modern straight in shop facility.
Victoria's has its turntable still, but the center bearing is kind of shot, so
it hasn't moved in years (about 7-8, from what I know, I have seen video of it
moving taken in the 90's). The fact that the Budd cars are all that use the
roundhouse means that it is kind of irrelevent. Ross Roland didn't use the
roundhouse, just the sidings.
James P
(And soon, Larry, you won't have to put up with me for 7 months! -I sail on
Wednsday for Op Apollo)
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