North Conway in Carroll County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Roundhouse

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 25, 2014

1. Roundhouse Marker

Inscription. Built Ca. 1874 by the Portsmouth, Great Falls, and Conway Railroad. For well over a century this sturdy old building, with its four stalls, has served as a shelter where locomotives can be repaired, serviced and stored. Over the years stalls have been lengthened, and doorways raised, in order to accommodate larger and more modern locomotives. The nearest track, here in Stall 1, has a pit between the rails to enable mechanics to crawl underneath the locomotive for inspection and repairs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 44° 3.14′ N, 71° 7.777′ W. Marker is in North Conway, New Hampshire, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from Norcross Circle, 0.1 miles west of White Mountains Road (U.S. 302). Marker is fixed to the roundhouse next to the man door on the east side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway NH 03860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Standpipe (a few steps from this marker); Wig Wag Signal (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossing Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Maine Central Instruction Car No. 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ball Signal

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flanger CV 4233 (about 300 feet away); The Railroad Station (about 300 feet away); Caboose Grand Trunk Ry. No 75953 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Conway.

Also see . . .
1. Conway Scenic Railroad. (Submitted on October 27, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Conway Scenic Railroad - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 27, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Roundhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 25, 2014

2. Roundhouse and Marker

East side of the roundhouse. Note the chimneys for steam locomotives.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.