Rocklin in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rocklin Roundhouse
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
1. Rocklin Roundhouse Marker
Inscription.
Rocklin Roundhouse. . Circa 1863 Rocklin was chosen by the Central Pacific Railroad as the location for the roundhouse as it was close to the point where the railbed steepens and heads towards Auburn. The decision to build at Rocklin also reflected Rocklin's proximity to large stands of oak and pine. Each engine required 16 cords of firewood for the strain to the Sierra summit.
Rocklin's roundhouse was at the intersection of Front street and Rocklin Road. It opened in 1867 and included 25 service bays, a turntable, and an 8,000 square foot woodshed.
Fires crippled operations in 1869 and 1873, but the roundhouse operated continuously until 1908.
Remains of several service pits and the roundhouse's west facing wall are still visible. ,
Circa 1863 Rocklin was chosen by the Central Pacific Railroad as
the location for the roundhouse as it was close to the point where
the railbed steepens and heads towards Auburn. The decision to
build at Rocklin also reflected Rocklin's proximity to large stands
of oak and pine. Each engine required 16 cords of firewood for the
strain to the Sierra summit.
Rocklin's roundhouse was at the intersection of Front street and
Rocklin Road. It opened in 1867 and included 25 service bays, a
turntable, and an 8,000 square foot woodshed.
Fires crippled operations in 1869 and 1873, but the roundhouse
operated continuously until 1908.
Remains of several service pits and the roundhouse's west facing
wall are still visible.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 38° 47.515′ N, 121° 14.254′ W. Marker is in Rocklin, California, in Placer County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Rocklin Road, on the right when traveling north on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocklin CA 95677, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rocklin Ranches (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Trott Hotel
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
2. Rocklin Roundhouse Marker - wide view
3. Marker inset photo: Southern Pacific Locomotive 2726 on the "turntable" at the roundhouse
Alfred A. Hart (right-side stereographic image courtesy of the California State Library), circa 1867
4. Engine house and turntable. Rocklin, 27 miles from Sacramento
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
