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John Street Roundhouse Plaque Toronto ON M5V 3M9, Canada

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English: John Street Roundhouse

This roundhouse complex was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1929 to service the steam locomotives of its passenger trains using nearby Union Station. The 32-stall roundhouse featured the most modern technology. Its direct steaming facility was the first of its kind in Canada, allowing a faster and more economical operation, and a smokeless environment. Abundant natural light is provided by its monitor roof and large windows. The switch from steam power to diesel, completed by the CPR by 1960, spelled the end for Canadian roundhouses. The John Street complex was closed in 1982.

255 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada
Français : La Rotonde de la rue John

Cette rotonde de 32 emplacements, à la fine pointe des techniques de l'époque, fut construite par le Canadien Pacifique en 1929. Elle était destinée à l'entretien des locomotives à vapeur des trains de voyageurs de la compagnie, qui s'arrêtaient à la gare Union, située à proximité. Sa prise directe, première du genre au Canada, permettait d'économiser temps et argent et d'éliminer la fumée. Son lanterneau et ses grandes fenêtres laissaient la lumière naturelle entrer à flots. La conversion de la vapeur au diesel, achevée par le CP en 1960, entraîna la fermeture des rotondes canadiennes, dont celle-ci, en 1982.

255, boulevard Bremner, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada
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Camera location43° 38′ 30.08″ N, 79° 23′ 11.77″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo


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