Western Pacific SW9 601 was the first of WP's six of that model switcher. Built by EMD in May 1952, after the merger with the Union Pacific WP 601 was rebuilt into UP's SW10 pregram, becoming UP ... (more)
Soaking up the warm California sun at Western Pacific's engine facility in Stockton is a trio of EMD F7As, with 915-D in the foreground. Built by EMD in January 1950, the 915-D would eventually b... (more)
Stockton was a great escape from the mundane Sacramento fare of SP. Here I could see the "exotics", ATSF, ST&E and WP. Yeah, yeah I know WP came thru SAC but it wasn't the same as the shops.
As I recall this was one of those "family" trips and I was being humored by being allowed to stop off for a short visit. "Ooh, they all look alike, but go ahead it you must". Thus I only have one... (more)