The roundhouse is a 37-stall exhibit hall with several different style exhibits. All roundhouse programs begin from the Orientation Gallery located near the entrance to the roundhouse. The programs offered include a 15-minute orientation film, turntable rides and railroad talks. Rolling Stock in the First 16 Stalls Explore various types of locomotives, cabooses and other rail equipment Interpretive panels next to each piece of rolling stock explain the featured piece. For your safety and the protection of the rolling stock please do not climb on the rail equipment.
Platforms allow access to several pieces.
Decapod at entrance to roundhouse. A steam locomotive built in 1917 for Russia but never delivered. 5103 was a locomotive used in urban Charlotte and powered by an external electrical overhead wire. A platform allows visitors to view the interior. Built in 1976 the NW 555012 was one of the last cabooses manufactured.