Calumet Yard, on Chicago's south side, was the home of the last roundhouse built in the United States, completed in 1952. We were lucky enough to be on the scene on a busy afternoon in 1956. Inbou... (more)
Calumet Yard, on Chicago's south side, was the home of the last roundhouse built in the United States, completed in 1952. By this late date, NKP 173 was used as protection power for the ALCO PAs o... (more)
Calumet Yard, on Chicago's south side, was the home of the last roundhouse built in the United States, completed in 1952. The modern yard and engine terminal was built to replace older facilities ... (more)
Inside the roundhouse at Calumet Yard NKP Hudson 173 rested after being coaled and watered. By this time she was mostly backup power for the Alco Pas that handled NKPs passenger service. On June 1... (more)
