Tracks Through The Mojave - DVD

Welcome to the Mojave Desert, the toughest piece of railroad in California! BNSF's 171-mile-long Needles Subdivision was originally built by the Southern Pacific to block arch-rival Santa Fe from entering California, but it now serves as the road's gateway to the LA Basin and San Francisco. The Needles sub is often one of the lines put on the backburner by visiting railfans, who may want to focus on Tehachapi, Cajon Pass, or Beaumont Hill, but we at Railfanjunction believe that the line should be at the top of everyone's list!

This extensively researched documentary, a music-less version of our "Tracks Through" series, should provide ample evidence as to the Needles Subdivision's charms. From Barstow to Needles, the line is filmed in its entirety, with detailed maps and narration showing off both the best photo angles and rich tapestry of history of the Mojave. All aboard for a California Rail Adventure like no other!

1 Hour and 25 Minutes - Filmed and Edited by Railfanjunction