February 13, 1977.  Modesto, California.

Its service to the TS and the Pickering Lumber mill along the Sierra Railroad at an end, 735 finds itself back in storage on the Modesto and Empire Traction.  Very soon, the old timer will be pressed into service helping build and rebuild Southern Pacific system trackage in Los Angeles and San Diego.

photo by Jim Bruce.

 

Tidewater Southern Railway

General Electric 44 ton 135/735

GE 44 ton 135/735
GE 70 ton 141/741
GE 70 ton 142/742
GE 70 ton 743
Alco S2 744:1
Alco S2 744:2
Alco S2 745:1
Alco S2 745:2
Alco RS1 746
Alco RS1 747
EMD GP20 WP 2009