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Western Railroad Discussion > Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub.Date: 02/28/15 21:17 Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub. Author: DonWinslow All 3 shots taken at Route 66 in Ludlow, California at the National Trails crossing.
I just returned this past week from a trip to the Needles Sub. The highway (Route 66) is now open from Ludlow, eastbound to Chambliss which is the turnoff to Cadiz. At that point the road is barricaded and closed. This is due to damage from summer storms. I did take the maintainer's road from Amboy to Cadiz which is a soggy mess in cetain areas. 4wheel drive is recommended for this route. Even some of the BNSF vehicles got stuck and had to be pulled out on this route. No indication when the road east of Chambliss will be open. There is a new resort being built at Chambliss which really looked quite nice and would make a good base camp for those that would like to photograph the area. This was a complete surprise as I had no idea that this was planned. Don Winslow Glendora, CA http://www.donwinslow.net/Railroads    Date: 02/28/15 21:20 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: KskidinTx All are great but especially like the 3rd one.
Mark Temple, TX Date: 02/28/15 21:21 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: DonWinslow Thanks Mark. I'll post more as I get a chance.
Don Winslow Glendora, CA http://www.donwinslow.net/Railroads Date: 02/28/15 21:41 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: CimaScrambler Very nice work. Thanks too for the road condition update.
Kit Courter Menefee, CA LunarLight Photography Date: 02/28/15 21:44 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: Mudrock There are two bridge out but there is a shoofly at both to get around them.
Chris Date: 02/28/15 21:47 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: gjc Beautiful set of photos! I'm curious about the new resort that is being built at Chambliss. Like you said; it would be a nice base camp for railfanning that area.
George Cataulin San Diego, CA Left Coast Rail Videos Date: 02/28/15 23:00 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: DonWinslow gjc Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Beautiful set of photos! I'm curious about the new > resort that is being built at Chambliss. Like you > said; it would be a nice base camp for railfanning > that area. Thanks for the note. I had no idea that somebody was gonna build up a small resort and it blew me away when I saw it. They had cabins, buildings and a large pool in front. Don't remember seeing a name on it yet. I only saw it as we left because I got to Cadiz via the maintainer's road. If you've been out to Chambliss, just west of Cadiz Rd, there has been a fire truck parked there for years. This resort is right next to the fire truck which is on the south side of the highway. Don Winslow Glendora, CA http://www.donwinslow.net/Railroads Date: 02/28/15 23:22 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: DonWinslow CimaScrambler Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Very nice work. Thanks too for the road condition > update. Thanks Kit. You're certainly the pro for the night stuff. I just point the camera, push the button and hope it comes out. Lance,santafe199 is another excellent night shooter. Between the two of you, you guys have this night stuff nailed down. Don Winslow Glendora, CA http://www.donwinslow.net/Railroads Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/28/15 23:25 by DonWinslow. Date: 02/28/15 23:29 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: DonWinslow gjc Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Beautiful set of photos! I'm curious about the new > resort that is being built at Chambliss. Like you > said; it would be a nice base camp for railfanning > that area. Thanks George. I'm gonna try and get out there again soon before it get too hot so I'll try and get an update on this new place. Don Winslow Glendora, CA http://www.donwinslow.net/Railroads Date: 02/28/15 23:32 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: DonWinslow Mudrock Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > There are two bridge out but there is a shoofly at > both to get around them. > > > Chris The problem with that is the ticket is rather expensive if ya get caught going around the barricades. Don Winslow Glendora, CA http://www.donwinslow.net/Railroads Date: 03/01/15 03:24 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: MrMRL Who issuing the tickets? I was passed by SBD Co Sherrif, SBD Co. work trucks, BNSF MoW vehicles, and other private vehicles along that "closed" stretch a few weeks ago. Spent all afternoon driving back and forth between Danby and Fenner, saw nothing but friendly waves along Rte 66.
I'm not saying they (someone) aren't actually ticketing, and that it isn't wrong to drive around the very obvious ROAD CLOSED signs, just genuinely curious. Mr. MRL Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/01/15 05:39 by MrMRL. Date: 03/01/15 05:01 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: ns1000 GREAT pics!! Thanks for sharing.
Date: 03/01/15 06:16 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: 3rdswitch Outstanding trio.
JB Date: 03/01/15 07:35 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: PHall MrMRL Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Who issuing the tickets? I was passed by SBD Co > Sherrif, SBD Co. work trucks, BNSF MoW vehicles, > and other private vehicles along that "closed" > stretch a few weeks ago. Spent all afternoon > driving back and forth between Danby and Fenner, > saw nothing but friendly waves along Rte 66. > > I'm not saying they (someone) aren't actually > ticketing, and that it isn't wrong to drive around > the very obvious ROAD CLOSED signs, just genuinely > curious. > > > Mr. MRL You've been lucky then... Date: 03/01/15 07:45 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: photobob Great shots Don and Im not even going to give you any crap about your age.
Date: 03/01/15 07:49 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: Train611 Excellent photography...especially the colours captured in #1.
611 Date: 03/01/15 14:29 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: DonWinslow MrMRL Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Who issuing the tickets? I was passed by SBD Co > Sherrif, SBD Co. work trucks, BNSF MoW vehicles, > and other private vehicles along that "closed" > stretch a few weeks ago. Spent all afternoon > driving back and forth between Danby and Fenner, > saw nothing but friendly waves along Rte 66. > > I'm not saying they (someone) aren't actually > ticketing, and that it isn't wrong to drive around > the very obvious ROAD CLOSED signs, just genuinely > curious. > > > Mr. MRL The California Highway Patrol does and will. Don Winslow Glendora, CA http://www.donwinslow.net/Railroads Date: 03/02/15 02:55 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: bobwilcox Date: 03/02/15 03:40 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: jmbreitigan All I can saw is WOW. All three are incredible. Any one is worthy of IOTD.
John Date: 03/02/15 07:01 Re: Dusk at Ludlow & a road report from the Needles Sub Author: santafe199 Great work, Don and congrats! Very worthy of the IOTD. It's always awe-inspiring to see such Artwork up there, and sometimes be able to push a button to capture it.
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