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Design a modern locomotive roundhouse with clear, practical guidance and tested options.
This volume lays out the case for circular design, compares it with rectangular layouts, and explains how to balance space, cost, and efficiency in a railway repair hub.
Structured around real-world requirements, it covers layout, dimensions, doors, smoke control, floors, pits, heating, lighting, and essential equipment. The book presents concrete design choices, from turntables and stall spacing to materials and construction details, helping engineers and managers plan a functional, durable facility.
- How to size stalls, set turntable length, and determine space between engine bays.
- Guidance on doors, smoke jacks, floors, engine pits, and drop pits for maintenance work.
- Strategies for heating, ventilation, and lighting to keep a busy roundhouse comfortable and safe.
- Material options and construction considerations aimed at longevity and ease of repair.
Ideal for readers interested in railway shop design, architectural thinking for industrial facilities, and historical approaches to locomotive maintenance.
"Design of a Round House" by J. Norman Jensen, 9780366667550, 9780366667529
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