Western Pacific 4-6-0 # 77 in the yard at Stockton California awaitingit's next assignment. May 1952.

Western Pacific 4-6-0 # 77 in the yard at Stockton California awaiting it's next assignment. May 1952., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

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Railfan photographer Fred C. Stoes, photographed early 1900's era Western Pacific 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler steam locomotive # 77 in the yard at Stockton California in May of 1952.

Diesels were rapidly taking over the assignments of the remaining Western Pacific steam locomotives at this time. Locomotives like # 77 shown here, were mainly used on short light passenger trains and some local freights.