Danbury in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Danbury Yard Turntable
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
1. Danbury Yard Turntable Marker
Located opposite from where you’re standing stood the roundhouse and adjoining machine shop facility for the Danbury Yard. Built in circa 1914 the structure had 9 stalls for storage, servicing and performing light repairs to the many locomotives that passed through Danbury. It was considered the heart of the yard. Unfortunately a series of fires destroyed much of the complex and it was finally torn down in the mid 80’s. all that remains of the complex is the turntable, which is on of the last operating turntables in Connecticut. The 95 ft turntable was used for turning the steam locomotives for their return trips or for storage in the building.
Please remain on walkway when touring this historic artifact.
Erected by Danbury Railway Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 41° 23.837′ N, 73° 26.767′ W. Marker is in Danbury, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of White Street and Balmforth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in the Danbury Rail Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 White Street, Danbury CT 06810, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. CV Flatcar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilton Semaphore
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Regarding Danbury Yard Turntable. The Danbury Yard Turntable was listed on the National Register of Historic Places September 15, 2005. After restoration, it still operates.
Also see . . .
1. Danbury Railway Museum. (Submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Danbury Railway Museum on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Photos of the Turntabls and Roundhouse. (Submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
2. Danbury Yard Turntable Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
3. Danbury Yard Turntable
The coaches are standing on tracks which used to be in the roundhouse.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
4. Danbury Yard Turntable
In the background is a Metro-North commuter train just arrived from Norwalk.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
5. Danbury Yard Turntable
A view of the track in the turntable pit. Under the operator's shack is the small engine which rotates the bridge.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
6. Danbury Yard Turntable
A Budd RDC appears ready to enter the turntable bridge.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
7. Danbury Yard Turntable
The photo was taken from where the roundhouse once stood.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
