Union Pacific's Caliente Subdivision: Meadow Valley Wash Segment: Farrier, NV to Caliente, NV
Union Pacific's Caliente Subdivision
Meadow Valley Wash Segment: Caliente, NV
to Farrier, NV Updated
05/05/2007 Current Picture Count =47 .
The
Meadow Valley Wash (MVW), located at the heart of Union Pacific's Caliente
Subdivision, is a spectacular sight. The mix of harsh desert terrain to
the south, and the rainbow of colors found in the sandstone cliffs of the
north, combine to create one of the most awe inspiring sights I have found
in the Southwest. This 80 mile stretch of track winds through canyons,
meadows, broad valleys, and stark desert. There are several tunnels, numerous
bridges, and many sidings where frequent meets occur. Trains are long,
colorful, and plentiful. The line enjoys approximately 20 - 25 trains per
day, with most being in the daylight hours. Follow
this link to the Maps Page for this area. This page will attempt
to highlight the area between Moapa and Caliente, NV. The north area
will be defined as track north ( RR EAST ) of MP 418.0, the west switch
of the siding at Carp, NV, and the area to the south ( RR WEST ), is well,
obviously south of that point. The area around Carp provides a natural
geological break, since there is a significant change in the terrain and
style of the wash. North has the color and south has the desert.
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