Hi, I am planning my first-ever visit to the Tehachapi Loop on April 30th. I'm able to do this by taking some time off during a business trip. As I will only...
Ed, ... I think 5 has a lot of truck traffic. I always use 99 which parallels 5 a little inland. Turn onto 58 in Bakersfield proper an head up to the loop....
The day time temperatures in the mountains are unpredictable,so dress in layers. There are two good motels in Tehachapi, the Travelodge and the Best...
In a message dated 4/15/03 10:14:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... If you make it far enough east, you will find Smith Brother's Hobby Center in Lancaster (off...
Ed, Check out this website: www.tehachapi.com/railclub/ , someone there might be available to be your guide. Good luck on your trip.R. L. Henry Ed Nadolski...
Many thanks to all who responded; this info is most helpful and I truly appreciate it. I will definitely avoid taking photos from the cross area, as I do not...
... There is an exit leading pretty much nowhere, but on the other side of the loop. As far as I remember it's no good for train watching but maybe for your ...
True, it is illegal to stop on the shoulder of the 58 other than for emergencies. The only way around it is maybe a quick stop with your hazards on. (Just...
I will be visiting Tehachapi next week for the first time and would like to know if I need to worry about possibly crossing paths with a rattlesnake,...
Todd - Not a native, but will be making my 9th trek out there from Virginia next week - 4 of us will be in the area starting Friday - Have never encountered ...
... Yes, there are tarantulas throughout most of California, but they're slow-moving and generally pose no threat unless maybe you try to get warm and cozy...
... a ... Todd, the main threat to you on Tehachapi would be rattlesnakes. They are plentiful on Tehachapi and you could cross paths with them at any location....
One last thing about rattlesnakes... A freind of mine who worked as a railroad construction engineer told me a story about how he was at a jobsite on the...
I live in the high desert not far from Tehachapi and it is certainly possible you might encounter a rattlesnake in the area. They normally give warning with...
Hi, In older T. Loop photos I notice what looks like a set of wooden stairs near the west Walong siding switch, near the east portal of Tunnel #9. In more...
... Not sure about the stairs, but I did manage to find this not -too- detailed photo of the signal bridge; at least I think this is the one you're looking...
Judy(my fiance) & I will be spending most of our honeymoon on "Tehachapi" from February 18th(Wed) thru February 21st(Sat).Our wedding is on 2/14.We will be...
Hi Judy and David, Even now, 28 years later, my wife still likes to rub my nose in it, by bringing up from time to time, that I spent much of our honeymoon...
Hello everyone; What a wonderful list this is to have. Almost everything you need to know can be found here. I will be in California the first week in November...
Jason; Many thanks for the insight. I think my plan would be to start at Caliente and get a shot as the train approaches in the distance, then some shots...
Re: "Your first stop will be Bena. It's a helper pocket and a good place to catch eastbounds throttling up to get all the power they need just before the...
