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1983.10.6872.2
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Turntable and roundhouse at the Pacific Coast Coal Company bunkers , 1911
Order an ImageWhen a train gets to the end of its track, the engine has to be turned around. This is done by driving the engine onto a turn-table, and then turning it in the right direction. When not in use, locomotives were housed in roundhouses.
This photo shows the turn-table and roundhouse at the Pacific Coast Coal Company's waterfront storage bunkers on Railroad Avenue South, near where the Kingdome now stands. The turn-table was rotated by hand. The cleats around the edge kept the workman's feet from slipping while he pushed. The roundhouse, which was built around the turntable, is in the background.
Photographer's number: 2364
This photo shows the turn-table and roundhouse at the Pacific Coast Coal Company's waterfront storage bunkers on Railroad Avenue South, near where the Kingdome now stands. The turn-table was rotated by hand. The cleats around the edge kept the workman's feet from slipping while he pushed. The roundhouse, which was built around the turntable, is in the background.
Photographer's number: 2364
ID Number: 1983.10.6872.2
Date: 1911
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 6.5 x 8.5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.6872.2
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects:
Railroads
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