Touring VRS North Walpole NH Roundhouse

The group is seen inside the roundhouse as Aaron Bridge the Superintendent of railcar repairs in North Walpole (blue hat) fills us in on their operations. May 3 2026.

On Sunday the RRHS convention group gathered at the VRS roundhouse across the river from Bellows Falls yard and station. It was an interesting tour as I have never been on the grounds of shop and yard so this was a treat. These days the roundhouse is used to repair rolling stock although I noted a coach being stored in the end bay. 

I thought we could wander over the whole property but we were restricted to inside the roundhouse and around the turntable. The engines were all stationed further down that was off limits. The VRS has a nice display of signs they have saved which was nice to see...George Dutka

The entrance we used.

One of the original signs from Steamtown is seen on the wall. We were told this was found hanging on a locals fence and was salvaged to be saved inside the roundhouse. May 3 2026.

Inside the roundhouse there is a lot of stored stuff and neat artifacts on the wall.

Around the turntable.

Two railcars requiring service.

Stencils hanging on the wall.

A piece of rolling stock seen in the last stall of the roundhouse.

Looing in the main entrance.