Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Traveling Roundhouse

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

1. Traveling Roundhouse Marker

Inscription. Around 1891 after the D & R G W Railroad replaced the narrow gauge, with standard gauge track, the division point was consolidated in Helper. At this time a 15 stall roundhouse, a new depot and other accommodations were built. In 1919 the division point was relocated to Soldier Summit. The roundhouse was moved piece by piece to the new location. In 1929, adverse weather conditions at 7,700 feet, forced the railroad to move operations back to Helper. The roundhouse was again dismantled and moved back to its original location. The roundhouse operated until the steam locomotive was phased out and replaced with diesel electric power in the 1950's.

Erected 2005 by E Clampus Vitus, Matt Warner Chapter 1900.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 39° 40.979′ N, 110° 51.29′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It is on South Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 294 South Main Street, Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Caboose No. 55 (here, next to this marker); Matt Warner

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(here, next to this marker); Curved Trestle Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Historic Helper Main Street / Steam Engines, Helper, Utah (a few steps from this marker); Carbon Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Charles A. Bertolino Building (a few steps from this marker); Helper Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Helper Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

2. Traveling Roundhouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.