I built a mini truck for abandoned railroads

Riding abandoned railroad tracks in Southern California with a railcart

🚂 This abandoned train has been sitting in the desert for decades… It was once part of a historic Southern California rail line used to move freight and supplies through the desert. When routes shut down and operations moved elsewhere, several locomotives were left behind instead of being hauled out. The dry desert climate helped preserve it, turning this spot into a real-life time capsule — rusted steel, faded paint, and original details still visible today. It’s right off the Ocotillo exit —

Hike The Trail Along These Abandoned Rails In Southern California