Where Did The Roundhouses Go?
Thousands of locomotive roundhouses, built for steam locomotive maintenance, were once found across the American landscape. Now, only a few remain. In this #NCLearnAtHome video, we take a look at these structures, why there were so many, and why so few remain. Check out the story, coming to you from the largest remaining roundhouse in North America, the Bob Julian Roundhouse in Spencer, NC. #nctrans #nctransportationmuseum #spencershops #steam #locomotives #roundhouse
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