Trains Hit the Grade at Bealville | December 29, 2024

[@missiontovenus123]

The Tehachapi Pass, where Bealville is situated, is known for its challenging terrain for railroads. Here are some key points about the grade in this area: • Western Slope: The maximum grade on the western slope of the pass, which includes Bealville, reaches up to 2.3% for about one mile east of Marcel. • Bealville to Tehachapi: Most of the line between Caliente (near Bealville) and Tehachapi maintains a grade between 2.1% and 2.2%. • Eastern Slope: On the eastern side of the pass, the maximum grade is 2.2%. Bealville Specifics Bealville itself is a significant location on this graded section: • Elevation: According to a 1982 SP timetable, the elevation at Bealville (around MP 340) is 1,740 feet. • Siding: Bealville features a 13,270-foot siding, which is the longest on the west slope of Tehachapi.

[@BillK.1973]

Coming down that pass heading west in a big truck is a pain in the ass as well, especially when we're dealing with 7-8% grades.

[@BillK.1973]

I hated coming down this hill in my big truck. Especially when we were dealing with 7-8% grades between Caliente & Bakersfield.

[@cagorrie]

Excellent, nice camera work !

[@charliebrooks2570]

Great video!

[@thehighiron]

Thanks!

[@RailFan1981]

Hearing those trains climb the grade was epic. The units one that second train were smoking like Alco's, lol 😂 Good stuff 👍 I just subbed btw 😉

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great video 😍😍❤❤

[@thehighiron]

Appreciate it!

[@thomaspaul3923]

I love watching at Belleville and Calista

[@januschreichel7510]

Very nice video 👍

[@thehighiron]

Thanks!

[@stevegarnham4632]

Some great shots there, greetings from the UK.

[@thehighiron]

Thank you very much!

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

Great Video Thanks I Love ❤ Trains 🚆 😊

[@thehighiron]

Glad you enjoyed

[@SimonTog]

Great done video :)

[@MrEricmopar]

5711 has a different 3 chime horn. Made me wonder if it's a salvaged SP horn off a scrapped loco.

[@thehighiron]

Could be

[@paul-andrelarose3389]

Impressive video that really provides a good appreciation for the local geography challenges that the original railway builders had to overcome. How unfortunate that it also shows the visual horrors paint-sprayed on railway cars by graffiti vandals. 2025/01/04. Ontario, Canada.

[@thehighiron]

Thanks man and yes the graffiti seems to get worse everyday

[@anthonygermano9363]

You are right about Graffiti, to me it just ruins the railfanning experience. Tag after tag after tag. What absolute Dog S-t. I wonder if these idiots tag their own property or automobiles that they own or rent. Why not? They are tagging everything else.

[@chuckhalen9543]

This was so much cooler when the SP ruled this area! Tunnel motors, mid helpers and a caboose or 2. Railroading had just become very stale but, my opinion only

[@thehighiron]

Very true

[@chuckhalen9543]

@ sorry for being sour….your video is still very cool and I’m glad I saw it! Wish I had made that clear in my comment! Bealville had always been an interesting part of the west railroad world and still is! Unique as can be!

[@lucastrainverse8618]

Great video! Love the lead Unit! Come see lucastrainverse!

[@thehighiron]

Will do!

[@lucastrainverse8618]

@@thehighiron Thanks! I liked and subscribed!