Sullivan's Curve

Sullivan's Curve was named after Herb Sullivan, an amatuer photographer from Placentia, California, who, during the 1930s and 1940s, photographed trains as they rounded the the giant curve above Cajon Station.

Steam Locomotive rounding Sullivan's Curve

Herb Sullivan Photos

Railfanning in the Cajon Pass Sullivan's Curve Sullivan's Curve is a specific section of the railroad through Cajon Pass that features a sharp curve, providing a challenging and visually striking portion of the route. The curve is named after Herbert S. Sullivan, who made promotional photos at this curve for Santa Fe in the 1940s and 50s.

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