The station building has a Mediterranean charm in itself.
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Ever since seeing the episode of California's Gold that showcased this station, I have always wanted to go there. Next time I go to Vegas, I will have to make a little detour.
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| Posted by Dan I. on July 9, 2018 | |
As a long distance truck driver, I have spent the night several times in the parking lot across from the Depot. Lot of trains going by. Getting to the Kelso Depot is something else. You can take three different routes South from Interstate 15 - Kelbaker Road, Cima Road, or Nipton Road with a couple of right turns (don't remember the road names) which intersects with Cima Road. My favorite is Cima Road. There is White Cross Memorial to World War One on the way. Cima Road also parallels Union Pacific for quite a distance before you get to the Depot and there is pretty good action along the way as well. You can also take Kelbaker Road from Interstate 40 and head North as well. The area around Kelso is very isolated so you better get fuel before you attempt to travel there. All in all, there is quite a bit of high-ball train traffic including stop and go. I see a lot folks taking pictures of the Depot and the trains flying by. It is worth the effort to get there. You are in the middle of nowhere then this ornate Depot comes into view. You will know that you are getting close to Kelso when you see two tall water (I assume) tanks near the Depot.
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