Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Stallion Springs Police Department and the Kern County Fire Department held a meet and greet barbecue at the Community Center. More than 200 residents attended to enjoy the free burgers, hot dogs and ice cream provided by the CSD and the SSPD. The event was to say "thank you" to all residents for their support and for them to get to know our new CSD employees and SSPD officers, as well as the local Fire Department staff. Coming soon A Senior Activity Center will be coming soon to Stallion...
Edward Rieth from the Kern Fire Safe Council gave an excellent, abbreviated presentation in Stallion Springs on April 30. The "Fire Safety Meeting" was provided by the Kern Fire Safe Council, backed by KC Fire Department. The Fire Safe Council is composed of volunteers who have worked in the Fire Safety/Fire Prevention fields and presented information regarding Fire Prevention for Stallion Springs and surrounding area. Stallion General Manager, Vanessa Stevens noted it was a chance, to "Learn...
Double stack containers may be carried on flatcars or well cars that are specially designed for container transport, and can accommodate double-stacked containers Containers are transferred between rail, truck and ship by container cranes at container terminals. Forklifts, reach stackers, straddle carriers and cranes can be used to load and unload trucks or trains outside of container terminals. Swap bodies, side lifters, tilt deck trucks and hook trucks allow transfer to and from trucks with...
Summer is here, school is out and it's time for rail fans to visit the Tehachapi Loop. Rail fans can enjoy views of the trains, but they must keep a safe distance and not go on railroad property. Here in Tehachapi, the best places to view the trains are from the Platform along Woodford-Tehachapi road at the loop or downtown from the deck outside the Depot. You will see both BNSF and Union Pacific on the tracks. These tracks are owned by Union Pacific which has a zero tolerance trespassing policy...
The Pool opened for the summer on June 13. Kiya Knowlton and Riley Deck were first in line to get through the gate and were welcomed by Lifeguard Aaron Rhoden. Open Swim is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Other special events at the pool include Water Aerobics and Adult Lap swims. Lessons for Guppies (ages 3 to 5), Goldfish (ages 6 and up) and Dolphins (ages 8...
It's summer and that means it's pool time. The Pool will open for the summer on Monday, June 13, Open Swim is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Other special events at the pool include Water Aerobics and Adult Lap swims. Lessons for Guppies (ages 3 to 5), Goldfish (ages 6 and up) and Dolphins (ages 8 and up) will be available. For more information including prices...
The annual Stallion Springs Color Run was held on May 24. Over 50 runners participated leaving the starting line dressed in white and crossing the finish covered in blue, red and orange chalk. The Stallion Springs Police Department provided traffic control and security for the event. Parks and Recreation Upcoming events The pool is scheduled to open June 13. Yoga - Mondays 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Fit Fridays 9:30 a.m. New Zumba class Mondays 7 p.m. Judo Monday and Wednesday...
Summer is coming and it's time to think about getting away for those day or weekend trips that will not cost a lot. Here are some ideas for short trips to train museums and activities that are not too far of a drive. Here are just a few. Tehachapi Railroad Depot Museum The Depot was a railroad station in Tehachapi, California. The depot was built in 1904 along a Southern Pacific Railroad line built in 1876; the railroad founded the town of Tehachapi and drew the residents of nearby Tehichipa to...
The Union Pacific Railroad, or just UP as it is commonly called, is a freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles routes in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago and New Orleans. Union Pacific is the second largest railroad only to the BNSF in the United States. Founded in 1862, the original Union Pacific Railroad was part of the First Transcontinental Railroad project, later known as the Overland Route. The original rail line was built westward 1,006 miles from Omaha,...
The Stallion Springs CERT Team held a Roundup and Appreciation Pancake Breakfast on April 23 in the Corral Room at the Community Center. The event was hosted by SSCERT and food was provided by community donors. All CERT members and their families, as well as prospective SSCERT members, were invited. Everyone enjoyed the great breakfast provided by: P-Dubs, Papa's House Pizza and Evian's Stallion Springs General Store. Scheduled upcoming SSCERT community deployment events include SSCSD Color Run...
Third time's the charm. The Cleanup Day originally scheduled for February was canceled due to snow and moved to March 5. It was canceled again in March due to the treat of snow and rescheduled for April 9. Finally the stars were with us and April 9 was a winner. There was a waiting line of cars for over a mile across the field behind the CSD and CERT building, down Churchill and Stallion Springs Drive by the time it opened at 9 a.m. The maintenance crew from the CSD were kept busy unloading...
That BNSF train you see rolling through Tehachapi is one of many. BNSF Railway is a leading freight transportation company, and its rail network is 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of the products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply and power communities throughout America and the world. BNSF moves those goods more safely and efficiently, on significantly less fuel, with fewer emissions than the all the trucks on the...
Early rails were made of wood, cast iron or wrought iron. Modern rails are hot rolled steel with a cross section approximate to an I-beam. The top of the rail is profiled to resist wear and to give a good smooth ride, and the foot profiled to suit the fixing system. Unlike some other uses of iron and steel, railway rails are subject to very high stress and are made of very high-quality steel. It took many decades to improve the quality of the materials and changing from iron to steel. Minor...
Congratulations to Dan and Christine Desmond at Papa's House restaurant in Stallion Springs: on Sunday, March 20, they sold their 50,000th pizza. It was sold to Stallion Springs residents Aruna and Kevin Ryder. Papa's House was established in November 2018 after renovating the original Papa's Pizza location. They still offer the same family-friendly atmosphere and a new variety of delicious food options. They are not affiliated with the previous owners of Papa's Pizza & Grill. Papa's House is a...
Did you know we have some amazing trails in Stallion Springs? Trail hiking and spending time outdoors is good for your health. We have many family-friendly easy and intermediate trails that are a great way to get outside and meet new friends. Help us conserve this great asset to our community. Trail maintenance dates are set for the second Saturday of each month. Follow us on Facebook at "Stallion Springs Trails and Trail Maintenance" for more information. The group has been meeting to hike a...
Railroad ties are traditionally made of wood, but prestressed concrete is now also widely used. Steel ties are common on secondary lines; plastic composite ties are also employed, although far less than wood or concrete. The first use of prestressed concrete ties in the United States was in 1960 when 500 ties were installed on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and 600 ties were installed on the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, followed by 600,000 ties on the combined Sea- board Coastline Railroad. A...
Per Capita grants have been approved for both Horsethief and Man O'War Parks. The CSD staff is looking forward to starting these projects to better our parks for the community. Projects planned for use of the grant include aerating the lake, new tables, benches and playgrounds at both parks. Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Shawnee Brown, has also been working to give the preschool room at the community center a makeover so it can be used for other children's activities. The CSD has hired a...
It's that time of year. Every year during February and March the railroad performs maintenance of the tracks in the Tehachapi pass. Railroad maintenance-of-way has long been an important part of railroading. Parked on the tracks, across from the truck stops, was a row of gondolas, open-topped rail cars with low sidewalls, making them ideal for higher-density bulk cargo. Unlike open-topped hoppers, gondolas have no side or bottom release doors and thus cargo must be manually unloaded from the top...
Flatcars were the first type of freight car used in America and date to the 1820s. Flatcars have remained fairly consistent in function: to carry freight that is too heavy, long, tall or wide for boxcars. Flatcar modifications in the 1940s brought about the truck trailer on a flatcar (TOFC) that can be as long as 85 feet. At that length, one can carry two trailers. The freight car has undergone many changes during the 100-plus years of the Tehachapi Pass line. Boxcars, an American invention...
The gazebo at the lake has been torn down and rebuilt by a local hardworking Eagle Scout, Maverick Kendrick. New and improved, Maverick's Eagle project is finished. Thanks to all who donated, and thanks to the scouts and scoutmasters in the community who volunteered their time and skills to assist with this. Thanks to the Per Capita Grant from California State Parks, we will be aerating the lake and adding some playground equipment to both Horsethief and Man O' War Park. We will be replacing...
In 1971 when the railroads gave up their passenger train routes to Amtrak, it blocked passenger trains on the route over the Tehachapi Pass. At the peak of railway travel it was used for passenger rail, but the routes they travel now are very limited due to poor profitability. Since then, only cargo trains have used the tracks. There are rare exceptions for the Coast Starlight and other Amtrak trains to use it when their main route is unavailable. It is a relatively rare thing to watch trains...
Winter weather is setting in. It's time to look at the activities available through the Parks and Recreation Department of the CSD. Activities include, free open gym, dance classes, volleyball, craft nights, exercise classes and more. Sonya's Fit Friday is on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Class includes a warm up, full body workout and a cool down period. Cost is $8 per class. For more information, contact the instructor at [email protected]. Judo is back. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from...
Lumber trains pass through Tehachapi on a regular basis headed from the northwest, Oregon and Washington, for various purposes. Centerbeam cars are used to transport lumber and other wood products used to build our walls, doors, roofs and floors. One centerbeam rail car can carry enough framing lumber to build about six homes. Most standard centerbeam rail cars are 73 feet long and can carry 200,000 pounds. BNSF has some centerbeams that are 81 feet long and can carry 216,000 pounds. We all know...
Holy cardboard! A message from the General Manager With people moving to Stallion Springs and with the increase in online holiday shopping the recycling area at the disposal site is being overrun with boxes. The cardboard is picked up on a regular basis by FIELD and we are working with them for possible solutions. If the bins are full, please throw your cardboard in the trash bins. We appreciate the amount you have all been recycling but we obviously have to find a better solution. Thank you...
Thank you to all of our volunteers and staff who helped make this annual bridge decorating a success. Debbie and Diego Rodriguez, Denise and David Cox, Larry Heasley, John Stillman, Junior Rodriguez and Rich Brown with Tehachapi Lawn and Garden. A very special thank you goes out to Debbie Rodriguez who brings this Christmas Cheer to our Community. You are an incredible soul and we all love and appreciate you! Parks and Recreation An all new Friday Fit class will be starting on January 7, 2022...
