photo by Frank Brehm, courtesy of the Western Pacific Pages

1972.  Stockton, California

TS second 745 rests at the WP's Stockton Roundhouse, the home terminal for Tidewater jobs since the 1950's.  The 745 was no stranger to these tracks, having been built as WP 552.  In just 4 years, the 745 will become the last locomotive owned by the TS, a short-lived honor until it is sold to the Stockton Terminal and Eastern as a parts engine.  It resided at the ST&E for over 30 years until it was scrapped in March 2008.

Tidewater Southern Railway

Alco S2 745:2

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