The Frisco had 3 roundhouses in KC. One for the Blair Road at Coberg, and two at 19th Street. The south roundhouse's turntable survived until the the end of the Frisco. The diesel shop lies over the site of the south roundhouse or perhaps just a bit to the south.
Many thanks to Karl for the info on the KC 19th St. Yard. Any chance there are photos of the south turntable on this site? I am not the best at navigating the website but I am pretty good at taking direction. I would like to see what it looked like for modeling purposes. I have a friend here in KC who indicated a willingness to help me build and install a turntable if we can get photos and if I have enough space. Thanks for all the help! Ship IT on the Frisco! Rick
Rick, I think the cover photo of FMIG NL 19 is of us on that KC turntable - it's through girder like the rest. Doug
Does anyone have photos of the Frisco roundhouses? I publish a newsletter for my NMRA division and my column is From the Roundhouse. I'd sure be glad to give credit for the pictures if anyone can share them with me. Gary Hemmingway garyonho@cox.net
Microsoft Live map view of Kansas City, Mo Yard and former Roundhouse locations click the links below. be patient - while loading - it will take you there. If you do not have Micorsoft Virtual Earth 3D loaded, it will ask you to do so. It should take you to the link, if not, re click on these link after you install it. View one - south end of the yard http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v...545399165722&phscl=1.51356124843621&encType=1 View two - north end of the yard http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v...058025931353&phscl=1.41253754462275&encType=1
I cannot remember, these may be all MKT facilities. Maybe it will help on ideas for someone. Photos from the mid 60's.
