Danbury in Western Region, 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 youre 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 80s. all that remains of the complex is the turntable, which is one 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 in Western Region, Connecticut. It 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.
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Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: CV Flatcar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilton Semaphore (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hitchcock Picnic Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hitchcock Picnic Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); NYC Crane, GCT-1 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Danbury Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome Back Home Uncle Sam (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.
Regarding Danbury Yard Turntable. The Danbury Yard Turntable was listed on the National Register of
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015
2. Danbury Yard Turntable Marker
Also see . . .
1. Danbury Railway Museum. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Danbury Railway Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on August 20, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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 May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
