The Mojave Subdivision: Across Tehachapi Pass

Union Pacific's Mojave Subdivision is famous for its grades, tunnels, switchback curves, and - of course - the Tehachapi Loop. On Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, we witnessed nearly 20 UP and BNSF trains crossing Tehachapi Pass. This video showcases most of those movements at iconic locations along the route, as well as a few lesser-known spots. Regardless, the scenery is spectacular and the trains are plenty. Enjoy!

[@Balerio2357]

Awesome video, great catches, great shots and lashups, nice work! - Balerio

[@2666loco]

Great video . Shows places I couldn't get to when I was there, like above Tunnel 5. Thanks for posting. Are some shots drone??

[@rolpfeiffermuller935]

Thanks airing and sharing the outstanding video.Endeavors are unmatched. Bliss

[@finaldraft151]

Pretty amazing footage - Gives one a real true perspective of how steep those canyons are near Beale and Cliff - Keep up the great work!

[@Aldermanmorris]

Excellent, best one of the loop I've seen.

[@hornhospital]

Agree completely. Best use of a drone I've seen yet. A complete, 360° view of the Loop that beats every other view of it. That brings into perspective just how massive the Loop is, and how trains approach and depart the area, something other videos lack. Two thumbs up! Now all you need is a pro-grade wind muff.

[@markhayes6407]

The aerial and up close shots are very crisp and clear. Such long trains they run these days too. Well done!

[@jimesser477]

Nice use of the drone to get those shots in the different locations. I was just in the Caliente area for nearly 2 weeks. Plan was to start at he bottom and work my way up to the summit. Unfortunately i crashed my drone in caliente so that as far as i got.

[@bcr4601]

Darn they moved the signals aways at Walong from the original spot

[@tarabottogino]

Hi csx6900. Can I ask, what drone model did you use in the making of this video? Thank you.

[@DiscothecaImperialis]

3:05 Singled out region. Did UP even considered doubletracking the entire Mojave Subdivision? or at least its mainlines in this subdiv?

[@curtissscott9294]

Wow! Been to the pass twice in the past 17 years and must say this Footage is the best footage I’ve seen. Watching trains roll thru this pass is one of the wonders of the world. Thanks

[@CajonSub]

Those overhead shots are amazing! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

What amazes me is the strain on the drawbar immediately behind the last Loco , how many tonnes ? Marvellous Docu.

[@hollybosworth7652]

Pretty much everything you said was wrong he's posting where he wasn't even at or what train are you following most of this was all out of California and he was trying to say other states and stuff

[@DiscothecaImperialis]

1:40 What are liquids contained inside these black tank cars? Crude oil? Fuel Oil? or either Gasoline or Diesel oil?

[@DiscothecaImperialis]

2:21 Is this section newly doubletracked or is it a simple track maintenance had just completed?

[@philsara1476]

Excellent drone footage, the best I have seen so far, thank you.

[@patriksiegfried5050]

Hello… magnifique vue aérienne… continuez...

[@xstugee]

Fantastic shots...great great coverage!!

[@bboomer1948]

Excellent camera work ! Superb. I am from the area, Palmdale, and visit the Tehachapi range from Mojave to Arvin every now and then. No better place to railfan. Sure looks like the UP and BNSF are going to double track that stretch of railroad soon. That would allow Amtrak to operate in the Tehachapi range also.

[@WilliamLeach54]

Great video. Have been to most of the places it was shot at. Living in Thachapi like I do, I hear just about all of the consists that come up from Bakersfield and Mojave.

[@EmmEff3168]

Astonishingly high quality videography and editing. Both the ground and drone side shots are zoomed and panned immaculately; I've never seen a westbound elevated shot of Caliente like that before. The opening credits 'S-Line Productions' who are new to me. Pentrex/Highball, you have some very stiff competition!

[@reddog-ex4dx]

I have had this video in my to watch list for awhile. After watching it, I wished I had seen it earlier! This is one of my favorite train videos. The drone footage was really cool; a new perspective on the whole area. I especially liked the view of the Tehachapi Loop. Never seen anything like it. When you where in Callienta, I wish you could have panned a little more to the left when you where following that west bound train. There is a little dirt road that goes up a little hill that is one of my favorite spots to watch trains. Park the car and pull out a chair and relax and watch trains. I met a guy there one time who said that when he died he wanted to be cremated and buried under a tree that is there. I wanted to see if that tree is still there.

[@fandiahmad7906]

America trains is the best..

[@renlelong9]

Really great vid. It' s good to see you posting again. I must say its given me great isdeas for my next N scale layout. Thanks a lot for all those great shots. '

[@jmac2031]

superb video, nothing like this in Australia, very enjoyable watch

[@denault3985]

Stunning footage, my big question..."how did you get into Rowen" since the locals will chase you out?

[@peter15871]

top marks

[@MegsHappyLife]

I could only imagine how cool it would be to see Amtrak on this kinda route..

[@mikephfl]

I didn't know BNSF originated a train at Vaughn, NM.

[@killsalive1]

Maybe if in future videos you could give us an idea where the scenes are shot at plz.

[@krishnakumartskrishnakumar281]

Krishnakumar ts

[@syahdanalwiardinsyah7821]

Wow

[@YardLimit]

Amazing video, Evan! Best loop video I've ever seen!

[@dennislivesey8282]

That was extremely good. Excellent operating on the aerial footage at The Loop. Well done!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Brilliant video work here. great enjoable viewing.

[@phinsgranpop]

Great drone footage of the Loop & Caliente, views you don't usually see

[@Jinnoth]

How did you find info about where the trains are originating and their destination?

[@phinsgranpop]

Anybody know what they are doing between tunnels 3 - 5 ?.

[@hans-wernerfingerhut7423]

Cool

[@npo64]

Amazing! Really a great video.

[@تيي-و9د]

🌐🌐

[@baltaquevedo]

SUPERB, THANKS YOU VERY MUCH THE VERY BEST I'VE EVER SEEN

[@geodeuce]

The views starting around 17:00 are breathtaking!

[@andrewcutts7416]

Fantastic footage, and breathtaking scenery

[@maddoxc5091]

how did u get the train symbols?

[@indyrailfan9489]

Great looking countryside.

[@geodeuce]

What is the story on the tank car at 1:15?

[@slikrhodez3336]

Loved the drone footage!!

[@Juan_A_Garcia]

Excelente video!!

[@neil5653]

Amazing video

[@WhiteCamry]

Epic.