Oct-2016
Tehachapi :: The Train, The Town and It’s Seasons
In the foothills of the Tehachapi Mountains lies the town of Tehachapi, California. It’s a small farming and railroad town whose claim to fame is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, the Tehachapi Loop.
This loop built in 1876 is where trains climb a long spiral to make the grade and bridge the difference in altitude of the mountains.
But the town is so much more. With a quaint main street area, small family owned shops and restaurants (Kohnen’s Country Bakery and Red House BBQ) it’s a great place for a Sunday drive. The city’s nickname is, “The Land of Four Seasons” because in Southern California we commonly have only two seasons: Hot and Not As Hot. But here they have the heat to the snow.
So if you or your little ones, who love trains, need a break from the 75-degree “winter” weather or just want to explore somewhere new and over-looked, make the two-hour drive just outside of Bakersfield.
Have you visited Tehachapi? We love to connect with others, so feel free to leave us a comment! (Note: Above pictures were taken over several trips.)
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never heard of this charming little town before. Thanks for the info!
Great pictures of this fun little town! We enjoyed all the trains and we really loved Red House BBQ. We’ll be back again for sure.