This is former Southern Pacific trackage, now part of Union Pacific. Some changes since the SP days: Santa Fe's trackage rights are now BNSF; SP's "Eastward" is now UP's "Southward"; Bealville was historically at the Bealville Road crossing and likewise Cliff was about halfway between Tunnels 5 and 7.
BNSF 7669N negotiating Caliente Loop, Tehachapi's other loop. Oct. 16, 2022.
Watching from atop Tunnel 2, a BNSF manifest passes underneath on its way to Caliente. March 11, 2013
BNSF manifest crosses the fill between Tunnels 1 and 2. July 26, 2008
BNSF 7690 South rounds the loop at Caliente. July 24, 2008.
BNSF 7690 South climbs the hill toward Tunnel 1 from Caliente. July 24, 2008.
Photos by David J. Cooley