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Tehachapi Loop

This is a diorama of Tehachapi Loop and the surrounding area, from Keene up to Cable, which is just West of the town of Tehachapi. The spiral is on the Union Pacific Railroad Mojave Subdivision through Tehachapi Pass and connects Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley to the Mojave Desert. Total elevation gain would be over 1100 ft, with 77 ft of that being the loop itself.

The line averages about 36 freight trains a day. The loop itself is 3800ft long, so any train longer than that passes over itself, requiring the equivalent of approximately fifty-six 60 ft box cars. In this diorama it’s slightly smaller.

Please note that there are no wind turbines near the loop itself, but the Tehachapis are home to approximately 3400 wind turbines that produce 710 megawatts. They are included as a way of bringing more of the local flavor to the diorama.

At the bottom of the grade displayed is the small town of Keene, California. With a population of over 400 people, Keene is the home to the United Farm Workers organization, founded by Cesar Chavez. Keene is also his final resting place.

VR Friendly! Since there are no grass props used frame rates should be high enough to make checking this out in VR possible.

Huge thanks to all the people who created a mod included with this layout, as noted below:

ATSF 2472 BNSF GP30 by KeviDJ: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2808115085
Which requires EMDoggos GP30: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2807324131
American Freight Graffiti Collection by KeviDJ: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2837221135
Rusty Hoppers by Terrain Meister: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2626893611
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2626894647
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2626894117

16K Funnel Tank Pack by KeviDJ: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2872911026
Tank car 16K pack by Terrain Meister: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2871198363
ES44AC UP Special Units by ABStudios: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2862582564
ES44AC BNSF Special Units by ABStudios: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2862580947
Tanker Car Pack by Terrain Meister: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2565848003
Flyable Bi-plane pack by smokestream888: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2846798576
Jotrain’s Network Road - Road Signs Pack: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2864021350
And Jotrain’s American version: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2874292686
Road Extra’s by Ookami: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2882483471
USPS Vehicle by EdenBoreded: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2794659822
Midwest Houses by microcosmologist: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2488643707

Skybox: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/textures/natural-textures/skybox-andbackplate-collection-01
Warehouse: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/exterior/industrial-exterior/modular-warehouse
Compass Rose: https://pixabay.com/vectors/compass-rose-wind-directions-305254/?download