Historical Markers StoppingPoints.com Historical Markers, Sightseeing & Points of Interest Scenic Roads & Points of Interest
About Us | Photo Gallery | Free Widgets | Featured States | Search Site
Register or Edit LoginRegister
Home California Kern County County Tehachapi Tehachapi Loop

Tehachapi Loop

On Old State Hwy, 3.2 mi E of Keene exit, 6.5 mi W of Tehachapi, Tehachapi, CA , USA
  California CA State Historical Marker
California State
Historical Marker

 
From this spot may be seen a portion of the world-renowned Loop completed in 1876 under the direction of William Hood, Southern Pacific railroad engineer. In gaining elevation around the central hill of the Loop, a 4,000-foot train will cross 77 feet above its rear cars in the tunnel below.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00