The LNER Encyclopedia

It seems the roundhouse was primarily an English phenomenon.

OK, we all know about Inverness, one of the few sheds with architectural distinction, and, this being an LNER site, we should be able to cite Kittybrewster as well. But these are both part-roundhouses, more typical of Europe and the States. When it comes to the fully-enclosed 360-deg version, there were few in Scotland. The only ones I'm aware of are St Margaret's (NBR) and Burntisland (Edinburgh & Northern Rly). (St Margaret's, I believe, had two, including one built in 1870 for the NER.)

The NBR (I assume it was them) also built one at Carlisle Canal.

But were there any more in Scotland? If I've missed any I'd appreciate being corrected.

(And before anyone admonishes me I know there were roundhouses in Wales, but only those built by an English company.)

Kudu

Got to be pedantic

Carlisle's in England!!

Sorry, couldn't resist it

Postman Prat wrote:Carlisle's in England!!

Hence the "But" in my question. I mustn't be so subtle next time.

Kudu

Berwick an NBR semi roundhouse closed 1924 and demolished by the LNER when Berwick station was rebuilt.

Thanks, 52D. I was really after full roundhouses, but it's always worth bringing up Berwick again (I'm sure we've discussed this before) as it was such an attractive building.

And I won't even mention whether it was in Scotland.

Kudu

Hi Kudu

Waste of time being subtle with me. My idea of being subtle is a Breeze Block behind the left ear!!!
Glad it was taken in the spirit it was meant

Kudu i like bringing it up in the hope that someone has more photos of it. Basically apart from the one we have they are like rocking horse s****e.