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viewing areas at Tehachapi Loop ?
« on: October 16, 2024, 06:32:29 PM »
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Was wondering if there are good viewing areas at Tehachapi Loop like we have here at Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA.   I'd like to add that to my bucket list of places to cross country motorcycle ride to from DE.  Also go to Pomona to see the UP 9000 and other locos they have and throw in a few film sites used during filming of the Three Stooges around the LA area.   
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Re: viewing areas at Tehachapi Loop ?
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2024, 08:12:04 PM »
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Isn't there an AirB&B at Burton's curve nowadays?

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Re: viewing areas at Tehachapi Loop ?
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2024, 08:19:44 PM »
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Re: viewing areas at Tehachapi Loop ?
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2024, 08:40:28 PM »
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There is a relatively new viewing platform right above the Loop:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1hB8LYaSEsH4Chm8

and the "Quinn"tessential Railfan Accommodations B&B (the one Ed notes) is a ~5 min walk from there:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JznkzF7VAibvqHfRA

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Re: viewing areas at Tehachapi Loop ?
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2024, 09:14:41 PM »
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Thank you, Keith

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Re: viewing areas at Tehachapi Loop ?
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2024, 10:06:05 PM »
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If I ever get there again in the spring time (it's been nearly 10 years) I will have to bring a drone, fly it out over the cross on the loop hill, and take some 360-degree hi-res panoramic pics to use for a layout backdrop.  8)

Ed