Tehachapi Loop
Posted by: Moose Mob
N 35° 11.688 W 118° 32.064
11S E 360310 N 3895724
Great view of the Railroad loop. Watch the trains passing over themselves as they slowly work their way over the Tehachapi pass.
Waymark Code: WM1Q43
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2007
Views: 108
From this spot may be seen a portion of the world-renowned "Loop." It was completed in 1876 under the direction of William Hood, Southern Pacific Railroad engineer. In gaining elevation around central hill of loop a 4000-foot train will cross 77 feet above its rear cars in tunnel below.
Marker Number: 508.00
Marker Name: Tehachapi Loop
County: Kern
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 10/25/1953
Location: On Old State Hwy, 3.2 mi E of Keene exit, 6.5 mi W of Tehachapi
Website: [Web Link]
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