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A Railroad Through the Desert
Kelso Depot seems like an anomaly in the middle of the desert, but for the Union Pacific, it became a thriving necessity. Since its inception in 1862, the Union Pacific (UP) wanted a foothold on the West Coast. After reaching Portland, Oregon, the UP turned its attention to the rich California markets and the ports around Los Angeles. To get there, it needed to construct a railroad line across the Mojave Desert. Kelso was crucial to reaching that goal.The steep two percent grade that trains had to climb from west of Kelso to Kessler Summit (later renamed Cima) meant that extra �helper engines� would need to be stationed nearby to help them up the grade. Additionally, steam locomotives of the era desperately needed water. Kelso was perfectly situated to fill both roles, since it is located near the bottom of the 2,078 foot grade, and had a reliable water source from a nearby spring in the Providence Mountains.

The first depot at Kelso opened i...

I love creating photographic art! My photographic effort has been focused (no pun intended) on trains. Railroad photography developed into an extremely rewarding experience for me. I also photograph wildlife, landscapes, architecture, and even an occasional person.Previous Clients include The City of Rocklin The Blood Source of Roseville Publications "Inside Rocklin" 2015 edition cover photo and one image in the body. A cover photo on a soon-to-be-published art-related issue. Please take some time to browse through my galleries. If you do I am sure that you will find something that you like. Please contact me if you have any comments or questions regarding my work. Tools of the trade include: Camera Nikon D850 Nikon...