Broadmeadow Roundhouse(s), Newcastle, NSW, Australia
S 32° 55.593 E 151° 43.594
56H E 380938 N 6356136
Constructed by the NSW Government Railways 1923-4, the roundhouses were to replace the crowded loco sheds at Woodville Junction, Hamilton. They serviced the Newcastle branch of the Main Northern line.
Waymark Code: WMQ96R
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/13/2016
Views: 4
Original facilities included two manually operated 75 foot diameter turntables, each with 42 radiating tracks. 21 of the roads for the No. 1 turntable were covered by a wooden framed roundhouse building, right from the start (of the same design/architectural plan as the Eveleigh roundhouse in Sydney).
In 1948 work commenced on erecting a second (brick-walled) building for turntable No. 2.
The 75 foot No. 2 turntable was rebuilt to 100 feet (with a later extension to 105 feet to accommodate the length of the AD60 class locos). Unfortunately an electric motor was placed only on one end of the turntable.
Another problem was the high water-table of the low-lying yard, and the pit of the turntable had to be pumped whenever it rained.
Every bay is occupied by heritage listed locos or carriages.
Tours are available through the volunteers
Entry to the Broadmeadow Roundhouse is from S32º 55.497' E151º 43.550'
Number of Stalls: 42
Year Built: 03/01/1924
Currently in Operation: no
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