STRASBURG, Pa. — The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services, announced today (July 8) that eciConstruction of Dillsburg, Pa., has been confirmed as the general contractor for the museum’s roundhouse project. The bidding process began Feb. 21, 2025, for construction of the new six-stall, 16,000-square-foot facility and exhibit hall [See “Bidding process begins for roundhouse…” News Wire, Feb. 22, 2025].
The museum also announced a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for July 29 at 11 a.m. The public is invited, with regular adult admission rates applying while children ages 11 and under are offered free admission. Anews release states that outdoor seating will be limited.
The new roundhouse will house six Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives that are currently displayed outdoors. Erdy McHenry Architecture of Philadelphia designed the fan-shaped building, which will utilize brick, steel, and glass, along with a clerestory-style roof to maximize natural lighting. The design was approved by the museum commission, the Department of General Services, and the Strasburg Township Planning Commission.
Construction is expected to begin shortly after the groundbreaking ceremony, with completion of the roundhouse targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
great news. Sad to see the outdoor equipment suffering.
A modern style roundhouse – all that glass, brick and steel. Magnificent!
A monumental step forward for the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania which is home to 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a vast research library and archives, an education center, a working restoration shop, special events and programs and a museum store.
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Note that the renowned museum’s 1928 Reading Company turntable will also undergo complete refurbishment.
Dr. Güntürk Üstün
Hope that adequate fire protection with sprinklers is installed.
forgot to mention that good lightning protection needs installing as a strike can start a fire on any flammable even in a fire resistant building.