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Tehachapi, California
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The Tehachapi Loop is a 0.73-mile long spiral loop that allows trains to gain elevation in a short distance, and it's one of the few places where a train can pass over itself. [source: https://www.bnsf.com/news-media/railtalk/heritage/tehachapi-loop.html]
Completed in 1876, the Tehachapi Loop was a key component in connecting California's Central Valley with the Mojave Desert, facilitating trade and travel. [source: https://www.nps.gov/places/tehachapi-loop.htm]
In 1998, the Tehachapi Loop was designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, recognizing its importance in American railroad history. [source: https://www.asce.org/about-civil-engineering/history-and-heritage/historic-landmarks/tehachapi-loop]
The Loop is one of the few places in the world where you can see a full train from end to end as it traverses the loop. [source: https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/tehachapi-loop/]
The Loop helps trains gain over 77 feet in elevation, making it an essential part of the route over the Tehachapi Pass. [source: https://www.bnsf.com/news-media/railtalk/heritage/tehachapi-loop.html]
The Tehachapi Loop is a vital part of the Union Pacific Railroad's main line, handling a significant amount of freight traffic daily. [source: https://www.up.com/aboutup/special_trains/heritage/operations/tehachapi-loop/index.htm]
