Locomotive Roundhouse
Jamestown, CA - Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - Locomotive Roundhouse There was a time when steam-powered, short-line railroads were an important part of life in many small towns. Before the highways were improved, these railroads provided their communities with the only means of reliable transportation by offering a connection to the larger national rail system. Freight trains brought in the goods and supplies a town needed, and carried out its industrial and agricultural products. Passenger trains arrived and departed from the local depot. One of the key elements of every railroad was its operating and maintenance department. More often than not, the railroad had a locomotive roundhouse and shop facility near its General Office. It took dozens of men to run, maintain, and manage a railroad, and it was frequently the largest employer in town. The railroad was more than an economic lifeline and a transportation service: it was a way of life. Link to Photo Without Frame Thank You for Making this Daily Photo Tied for the #1 Pick on 7-22-2016
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James Clarke (jamri)
on July 25, 2016Excellent shot and very informative caption.
jimholmquist
on July 23, 2016Terrific shot and very interesting information!
Howard's Photography
on July 23, 2016Great capture, interesting info!
Donna McCommon
on July 22, 2016Excellent shot.
Lgood
on July 22, 2016I bet that's a great place to visit. I know Bill would love it. Thanks for posting.
nelli
on July 22, 2016I LOVE THESE OLD PLACES
Byron Fair
on July 22, 2016Very nice, Nice info.
Kevin Poynor
on July 22, 2016Railways from a bygone age.... Can't beat them as a subject for photography. Lovely old turntable and roundhouse.
fotoeffects
on July 22, 2016Very cool to find and photograph an old roundhouse!
johnchapmanphotographer
on July 22, 2016Hi Rick, great capture.