BNSF Bakersfield Classification Yard
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 35° 22.293 W 119° 01.422
11S E 316159 N 3916127
A great place for lots of slow motion train watching is the east end of the BNSF classification yard at Bakersfield.
Waymark Code: WMJFQP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 6

With Amtrak passing by regularly on the mainline next to the fence, long-haul freights departing on the yard lead, and constant switching action in and out of this end of the classification yard, there is always train movement, although at a slow pace, to watch here.
What Best Describes This Location: Railyard

If there is a fee how much?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Is this rail location handicap accessible?: Yes

Other Describe: Not listed

Related website: Not listed

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