The Round House,
located on the Carlton Trail Railway Yard, is one of only two historic roundhouse
locomotive repair facilities still in operation in Canada. The semi-circular
building is oriented around a large hydraulic turntable which rotates the enormous
diesel locomotives into position before they are piloted into the building for
maintenance. Although the site is not a recognized tourist facility, arrangements
can be made for class and public viewing by calling Carlton Trail Railway at
(306) 763-9470 or visiting their website at http://www.omnitrax.com/ctr.shtml |