Passing through some of the most picturesque scenery in the world,
several main routes traverse Southern California. Most are freight
corridors, but there are a handful of long-distance passenger
services, primarily worked by Amtrak. Some of the long-distance and
heavy freight services can be powered by up to ten locomotives,
equating to around 50,000hp. One of the most scenic routes is on
the Union Pacific-owned track between Mojave and Bakersfield, which
climbs over the Tehachapi Mountains, reaching a height of over
4,000ft above sea level, requiring locos to work hard on the climb
either side of the line's summit. The route over Cajon, one of the
busiest freight routes in the world, is also covered, as well as
the routes between Barstow and Needles, the central California
line, and the highly photogenic Pacific Surfliner route between Los
Angeles and San Diego. Lavishly illustrated with 200 images, this
book is divided into the main routes in the area, showing the
diversity in scenery and train types found. With informative
captions explaining the locos, their routes, and the best places
for rail enthusiasts to see these trains for themselves, this is
the ultimate guide to the railways of Southern California.
General
Imprint: |
Key Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2022 |
Authors: |
Colin J. Marsden
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Dimensions: |
168 x 246 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80282-308-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-80282-308-5 |
Barcode: |
9781802823080 |
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