In a message dated 10/18/2006 8:25:57 AM Mountain Daylight Time, 
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> I am looking for information on previous archaeological excavations of 
> railroad roundhouses or repair shops.  My prefered area of interest is 
> late 19th to 20th century North Aemrican, but information from other 
> areas/periods would also be of appreciated.  You are welcome to reply 
> either on or off list.  thanks in advanse for any help, leads, or 
> references.
> Melissa Diamanti
> Arcaheological &Historical Consultants, Inc.
> 

Sagebrush Consultants worked with the Park Service a few years ago excavating 
a portion of the Promonotory roundhouse in Utah.  I gave a paper on this 
project at the SHA meetings in St. Louis.  This work will be written up as part of 
a synthesis report on our work on Golden Spike National Historic Site within 
the next year or two.  

Let me know about your needs.  I am still looking for comparative information 
regarding roundhouses.

Thanks.

Mike Polk
Sagebrush Consultants, L.L.C.
Ogden, Utah