East Yard to Marine Corps Air Station

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  • States: Arizona   
  • Railroads: SP   
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This view, looking south, was taken just south of the 30th Street grade crossing. The stack of ties blocks the abandoned line. Photo by Mike Palmer, May 2010.

This spur line was used to reach produce distribution warehouses, but it rarely sees service. It previously branched from Yuma's "East Yard" (the perimeter of which is clearly visible in satellite imagery); however, East Yard has since been abandoned, leaving only the Union Pacific mainline and a handful of sidings to nearby industries.

At one point, this spur extended further south another mile to the Marine Corps Air Station. That extension has been abandoned, however remnants of rails track are still in place for a couple blocks.

Thanks to Mike Palmer for contributing information about this route.

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