ICRR Turntable and Roundhouse

There isn’t much better than a turntable and roundhouse that speaks of steam railroading! In November of 1942 Jack Delano climbed up onto the roof of the Illinois Central’s roundhouse in Chicago. There he captured this overall view of the pit and part of the huge structure. Note the track workers doing repairs to one of the tracks. And the message on the turntable’s bridge is rather unique.

We’ve seen a couple other images recorded at this facility. A year ago we saw this view showing one of the road’s 2-10-0 steamers easing off the table as she headed toward her stall. And two and a half years ago we witnessed a switcher taking a spin on the table.

ICRR Turntable and Roundhouse

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  1. Thanks to Jack Delano, many of us can remember those days with a smile.
    Even as a small child, my father being active duty allowed me to see many railroad s, in the cities and country side. Across America.
    WOW!
    Never got to see a table close-up.
    Thanks Jack

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