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Tehachapi Loop
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California, United States Latitude & Longitude: 35.200676, -118.536987 Views: 271 Posted By: bmeyer2 (07/29/2008) Editted: 0 time(s) |
Categories: - Transportation --> Trains & Railroad - Transportation --> Tunnels |
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bmeyer2 (07/29/2008)
The Tehachapi Loop is a 3/4 mile long spiral in which a main railroad (Tehachapi Pass) passes over itself. The grade angle is too steep for a straight track -- the combination tunnel and loop lessens the grade. The project was one of the greatest engineering accomplishments during the 1800's. A train longer than 4000 feet will pass over itself!
See Wikipedia for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehachapi_Loop