The McKittrick Branch

Buttonwillow to Olig, CA

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The "last" road crossing of the McKittrick Branch is still guard... — The "last" road crossing of the McKittrick Branch is still guarded by a lone crossbuck. This is in Buttonwillow at Buttonwillow Drive. Photo by Bill Steck, 10/19/2005.

Looking east from Buttonwillow Drive, active tracks still remain... — Looking east from Buttonwillow Drive, active tracks still remain. Photo by Bill Steck, 10/19/2005.

Looking west from Buttonwillow Drive shows the remains of abando... — Looking west from Buttonwillow Drive shows the remains of abandoned McKittrick Branch. Photo by Bill Steck, 10/19/2005.

The end of the "active" portion of the McKittrick Branch is mark... — The end of the "active" portion of the McKittrick Branch is marked by this mound of dirt. Photo by David Lindley, 1/1/2008.

A closer look at the mound reveals rails in the grass on its eas... — A closer look at the mound reveals rails in the grass on its eastern side. Photo by David Lindley, 1/1/2008.

Looking east from the mound shows tracks still on the ground, th... — Looking east from the mound shows tracks still on the ground, though not evidently used. Photo by David Lindley, 1/1/2008.

Further east, a make-shift "bumper" has been installed to keep r... — Further east, a make-shift "bumper" has been installed to keep rail cars from overrunning stable track. Photo by David Lindley, 1/1/2008.

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Southern Pacific Railroad
Docket: 12633	11/7/1939	Section: 1
Application of Southern Pacific Railroad Company to abandon operation of portion of so-called McKittrick Branch owned by Southern Pacific Railroad Company, near McKittrick, Olig, Kern County, Calif, a distance of 2 miles, together with all sidings, spur tracks and appurtenances.
Length: 2.0 miles	187

Southern Pacific Railroad
Docket: 20965	1/6/1960	Section: 1(18)
App. for auth. to aband. that portion of the McKittrick Branch (San Joaquin Div'n) betw. M.P. 347.000 at or near Buttonwillow, and the end of said branch at M.P. 361.048 at or near McKittrick, a distance of approx. 14.048 mi. together with the wye track at McKittrick, all sidings, spur tracks and appurtenances, all in Kern County, Calif.
Length: 14.048 miles	232

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