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Stunning Scenery - Best Location in the World to Photograph Freight Trains, Tehachapi, California.

A personal opinion granted, but this has to be the best location in the world to listen to, watch and photograph freight trains. It is simply breathtaking.

 

I was originally inspired to visit this incredible location after purchasing and drooling over Steve Schmollinger's book "Tehachapi: Railroading on a Desert Mountain". I only wish that my photography skills and patience were a fraction of his. Sad to learn that Steve has recently passed away, I would have loved to have met him. Thanks for the inspiration Mr. S.

 

Over the years I have made several trips here, driving from the home we had at the time in Fort Myers, Florida. A small round trip journey of some 5,262 miles

 

Taken from a patch of land just above the loop, in the distance 4 BNSF locos can be heard straining as the make the climb between Woodford and the Loop.

 

Leica M8

28mm/F2.0 ASPH

250/F9.5

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Uploaded on June 4, 2024
Taken on August 4, 2012