Bahnbetriebswerk Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member g300td
N 51° 32.386 E 007° 07.235
32U E 369663 N 5711525
The Ringlokschuppen (Roundhouse) is a monument since 7/25/1991
Waymark Code: WMNCN5
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 02/15/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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This roundhouse is situated near the freight depot Bismarck not far away from the tourist attraction ZOOM.
It was in operation from 1926 until 1981 and it is the largest Bahnbetriebswerk in the Ruhr area.

There is a German Wiki about the roundhouse:
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Further information:
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Number of Stalls: 16

Currently in Operation: no

Year Built: Not listed
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