Western Railroad Discussion > A place called Cherokee in western Arizona

Cherokee is a set of crossovers a couple of miles east of Truxton.  Since the flyover was completed, I'm not sure if this set is still there.  Back in 2013, it was a busy location.  These pictures were taken on April 26 - 27, 2013.

1.  BNSF 7002 West, S-LPCSCO2-24K, approaching the curve leading to Cherokee

2.  BNSF 7002 West  is stretched out in the valley leading west to Truxton which is located about where the cloud shadow is located.

3.  BNSF 7355 East ,  Z-NBYWSP7-26A  hustles east with Peach Springs the next town.

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Yes, the Cherokee crossovers are still there.  The located is named Cherokee because, well, it had to be named something.  While named for the Native American tribe, there was no reason behind it except that its was chosen by someone.  I guess they liked the name.

Love the 3rd, John!

texchief1

Great trio!

Nice photos. I could not help thinking while looking at the third photo that some of the curves on that stretch of track  could be eliminated.

clickclack Wrote:
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> Nice photos. I could not help thinking while
> looking at the third photo that some of the curves
> on that stretch of track  could be eliminated.

I don't think it's necessary… As this track is good for 90 if you're on main one downhill

Great stuff!