Size

I don't know abput the era, but the modern roundhouse is bigger, and has an extended stall option for a VERY long locomotive.

Noticed the extended stall...

But I hadn't really paid attention to the size difference. I also notice that there are add on stall kits for the modern roundhouse yet there doesn't appear to be for the other.  The longer stall would option would not be a deciding factor for me because the largest and longest loco I'm likely to own would be a Mikado.  That and Consolidations would be the norm. Thanks for the heads up about the size difference though, that could make a difference.

Michael

Scratch-build it

I have a need for a two-stall in the future, and I'm going for the scratch build route.  More fun for me and I can make it as long as I want, and track-spaced as needed, and with as many windows as desired.  Also, there are nice engine houses out in the real world that aren't modeled.

So no one....

Can shed any light on what year range the two roundhouse models in question might have been built?  Walthers usually bases their structures on real prototypes. I mean obviously they are both "steam era" structures but I'm still curious why they would differentiate and designate one as " modern"

Michael

Roundhouse

I would imagine the smaller roundhouse is of a design used from the 1800's into the end of steam!  What is the time frame and the railroad your modeling?  This could help you determine your selection.  The modern roundhouse is just an improved design for larger steam locomotives and most likely has a time frame of early 1900's to the end of steam.  A railroad that was small in size with smaller steam locomotives wouldn't need such a massive roundhouse especially on a segment of branch lines.   

The photo shows the Modern Roundhouse and the regular roundhouse spliced together with extra detailing to get the look I wanted for a combined Delaware & Hudson and Rutland Railroad look.   This is to portray an older section added onto with the newer larger complex.  

Greg

Time frame....

My railroad is freelance and the time frame is  a little bit up in the air right now. It will definitely have steam locos on it but from there,  the timeframe  could be anywhere from early steam up until transition. The only loco I actually own right now is a GP-7 diesel but depending on what I decide to do with the era, I may sell that.  I'm leaning towards the older and smaller roundhouse just simply because I envision my line to be more of a branch than some class one giant. As I posted earlier, the biggest steamer to see it's rails would probably be a Mikado with Consolidations being more the norm. I have a special place in my heart for "Mikes and Connies" because that's what I owned when I modeled in N scale.

Michael

P.S. I very much appreciate the picture, it helps a lot and is a nice source of inspiration as well!

Are these both Walthers

Are these both Walthers roundhouses?
 

Would someone know who's roundhouse this is?
 

I suspect the one I just

I suspect the one I just posted above must be this Walther's one

https://www.walthers.com/three-stall-roundhouse-kit-14-x-14-1-4-x-4-11-16-quot-35-6-x-36-2-x-11-9cm

All of the prototype details are there, including the traditional two-level roof, with separate clerestory windows and smokejacks, plus 23 large windows for natural lighting. It holds engines up to 13" long, typical of the power found on most lines. Stalls are spaced on 10-degree angle, requiring less approach trackage.

Bigger Walthers

https://www.walthers.com/3-stall-modern-roundhouse-kit-16-x-20-1-8-x-5-1-2-quot-40-6-x-51-1-x-14cm 

Wrong Size

Somehow before I knew better I collected up one of these great looking roundhouses,...

It turns out its just too small for me. Anyone want to trade big for small?

Wow, always enjoy seeing my

Wow, always enjoy seeing my old threads come back up! Reminds me of where I was, where I am and where I'm going. That very subject is coming up in a blog entry eventually. FWIW, I ended up going with the older style Walthers roundhouse and just the three stalls for my little line.

Another Fine Roundhouse

Did you build this roundhouse on site, or did you build it off the layout, then place it there?

Nice job regardless. I'm planning a 4-5 stall roundhouse to go with my long diamond scale turntable. I purchased both the Korber roundhouse and the turntable from an estate situation a long time ago. The Korber roundhouse needs serious rebuilding, and I am not so enamored with its appearance, so I am considering this same Walthers one you built.
 

This is my location,..

...the old floor footprint of Korber
 

Both Walthers

Yes both roundhouse sections are the Walthers kits spliced together and modified.  

Greg