How Do Trains Turn Like This? | Tehachapi Loop California

The Tehachapi Loop in California is one of the most incredible railroad engineering feats in the United States. Watch BNSF freight trains wrap around themselves as they climb and descend this famous railway near Tehachapi Pass. In this video, we visit the Tehachapi Loop near Bakersfield, California, where long freight trains pass through a tunnel, loop around, and cross over themselves — a rare sight that makes this location a must-see for railfans. With roughly 30–40 trains per day, there’s usually not a long wait to see the action, even though there’s no official Tehachapi Loop train schedule. We also explore the history of the loop, built between 1874 and 1876 by more than 3,000 Chinese laborers, and explain why it remains a marvel of railroad engineering today. Along the way, we visit the loop overlook and observation area, including the memorial marking the site connected to the tragic 1989 train derailment. Whether you're into trains, history, or unique places in California, the Tehachapi Loop is one of the most fascinating stops in the American West. 📍 Location: Tehachapi Loop, CA (off Highway 58 near Keene, east of Bakersfield) 🚂 Railroad: Union Pacific & BNSF freight trains If you enjoy exploring unique places like this, check out more of our travel and history videos across the American Southwest. #TehachapiLoop #Trains #Railfan #California #FreightTrains