After we exited Tunnel 10, we proceeded to the world-famous Tehachapi Loop. Now enjoy the ride around this unique piece of railroading.
That was our trip around the Tehachapi Loop.
The above three pictures were taken at the Tehachapi Loop by an aquaintance of mine on Trainorders.com, Chad. A special thank you for letting me include his pictures in my story.
As we left the Tehachapi Loop, a look back at where we just had been.
Our train was dropping down the grade towards our next crossing of Tehachapi Creek.
One more view of the Loop from below.
We crossed bridge over Tehachapi Creek.
Exiting a cut.
The next crossing of Tehachapi Creek.
Curving into Woodford.
Passing the east switch.
The countryside.
Rolling through Woodford.
Looking back at Woodford.
The foundation of the former water tower.
The view from West Woodford.
An intermediate signal between Woodford and Rowen.
Our third crossing of Tehachapi Creek.
Curving into Rowen.
Going through East Rowen.
An interesting peak near Rowen.
Views at Rowen.
Going through West Rowen.
On the way to Cliff.
Entering Tunnel 8.
The view looking down before Tunnel 8.
Travelling through the 689 foot Tunnel 8.
Views between Tunnels 8 and 7.
The 520 foot Tunnel 7.
Approaching Cliff.
We had reached Cliff siding.
The train came to the switch at East Cliff.
Looking down towards Caliente, where we would be later on.
Cliff really sits on the edge of a cliff.
The Coast Starlight at Cliff.
A look across the canyon.
Looking back at Cliff.
Looking down from Cliff.
The train came to the switch at West Cliff.
Going through the 1,175 foot Tunnel 5.
The shoofly used during the line's rebuilding after the 1952 Tehachapi Earthquake.
Looking back up to Cliff.
The remains of the former Tunnel 4.
Passing through the 494 foot Tunnel 3.
Looking up towards Cliff.
The east switch at Bealville.
Bealville, with Cliff towering behind it.
Our train rolled through Bealville.
The unique Tehachapi Mountain countryside.
Approaching the Bealville crossover.
