Train Station Renovation Move The Locomotive On The Turntable Direct

For the first time in a generation, the locomotive faced the main line again. The renovation wasn’t just about steel and switches; it was about bringing a piece of the past back onto the right track.

Crews began by draining the rain-clogged turntable well. They sandblasted the central pivot and replaced every bolt on the bridge. A new electric motor replaced the hand-cranked winch. After weeks of work, the day came to test it. For the first time in a generation, the

With a deep groan, the turntable shivered—then slowly, smoothly, rotated. Workers guided No. 7 onto the bridge. The locomotive’s weight settled with a satisfying clank. Then, with a gentle hum, the table began to turn, aligning the engine perfectly with the restored roundhouse track. the turntable shivered—then slowly