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Flagstaff (Winslow, AZ to Bellemont, AZ) |
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Crookton Cutoff (Maine, AZ to Yampai, AZ) |
60 |
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Kingman (Nelson, AZ to Needles, CA) |
48 |
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Road Map
Elevation Data taken from Delorme's Topo Map 3.0
Seligman Sub Superlatives
West end: Needles, CA - MP 578.0; East end: East Winslow, AZ - MP
284.5; Total miles: 293.5 Double track main for the entire route.
Main 1 is the north track.
Max track speeds vary from 90 mph for Amtrak to 70 mph for freight.
Major stations: Needles, Kingman, Seligman, Flagstaff, Winslow.
Crew Change Points: Needles, Winslow
Yards: Needles, Winslow
Highest point 7,322 ft @ Arizona Divide. Lowest Point:
456 ft @ Topock, AZ.
Radio Frequencies: AAR 55, 160.935, DS-10, Winslow to Seligman;
AAR 36 160.650 DS-11 Seligman to Topock; AAR 55 160.935
Topock to Needles.
PBX: AAR 09, 160.245 / Peach Springs; AAR 10, 160.260 / Williams;
AAR 15, 160.335 / Kingman (also Flagstaff)
Amtrak Stops: Needles, Kingman, Williams Jct., Flagstaff,
and Winslow
Train Frequency: 60-70 daily; Train Types: Intermodal, Manifest,
Auto, Passenger
Overview
BNSF's Seligman Sub contains
some of the hottest railroading anywhere in the world, (in the summer this
is literal too). With upwards of 70 trains a day on this transcontinental
main, there is never a lack of action. The sub traverses almost the
entire state of Arizona and passes through some of the greatest scenery
the southwest has to offer. From high desert plateau to rugged mountain
passes, this sub offers a wide variety of mainline railroading, in almost
every scene imaginable. Winter snow and scorching summer heat is the norm
with altitudes ranging between 456' to 7322' above seal level. This sub
is a railfan's dream! .
Using I-40, Rte 66, and
various exits and side roads, you'll find that the Seligman sub offers
great access, public vantage points, and breathtaking scenery all along
the way. The 4 largest cities along the sub: Needles, Kingman, Flagstaff
and Winslow, provide access to food, lodging, gas, and supplies. You'll
also find old Americana in these locations. These towns grew up along Rte
66, and the ex-Santa Fe mainline, when both were the main thoroughfares
between Chicago and LA, and picked up multitudes of travelers from the heartland
of America. So follow the links below for increased info, data,
and maps on the Seligman sub. Weather info for the Seligman Sub can be
found
here. Also additional tips for railfanning the desert here at my
Desert Railfan Guide
Subsections
I have divided the Seligman Sub into 3 sections with additional info and more detailed maps. Follow the link to these additional sections.
Needles
to Yampai Summit (including Topock, Kingman Cyn, and Crozier Cyn)
Yampai
Summit to Bellemont (including Seligman, Crookton, Eagle Nest, and
Williams Jct.)
Bellemont
to Winslow (including the Arizona Divide @ Riordan, Flagstaff and Canyon
Diablo)