Main Building
CRH is a reinforced concrete structure. It has 12 lines of rails, radiating from a single turntable in the center, with 99-degree central angle, so the configuration of each maintenance track is 8.25 degree at average. Then, what else should we know? Here are some reports from Cool-Bow.
Focus 1A fan-shaped space
1. To have a beautiful look.
2. To maximize the bulk content.
3. To switch to different stalls efficiently and easily.
Focus 2Eco-friendly chimney and transom
- Roundhouse is build for steam locomotives and the chimneys are build for heat convection.
- The Roundhouse with transoms above is properly lit and ventilated.
Focus 3Two different types of maintenance workbench
- Grounded type
It was the earlier type of maintenance workbench for steam locomotives. Afterwards, tracks 1-7 were rebuilt as semi-subsidence ones for later locomotives. - Semi-subsidence type
It is also called three dimensional maintenance workbenches for electric and diesel locomotives and was built in 1961. Moreover, a third story was added to the workbenches on tracks 1 and 2.
Focus 4360° Turntable
- It serves to allow trains can use it for changing directions.
- It is a movable bridge with mechanical propulsion which rotated around a pole where the bridge is suspended in balance.
- Operator makes the bridge of the turntable aim at a track leading to an vacant stall.
Why does this man put the stones on the track? Is it safe?
The circular track of turntable is slippery on a rainy day and stones can help to move the bridge.
Source: Changhua Cool-Bow