Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad explained

Railroad Name:Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad
Marks:STE
Locale:Stockton, California
Start Year:1908
Hq City:Stockton, California

Established in 1908, the Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad provides service to several companies around the Stockton area, in San Joaquin County, California.

OmniTRAX acquired the ST&E in 2011.[1]

Service

The railroad operates of track connecting with the BNSF Railway, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Central California Traction Company (CCT).

Being located in Stockton places the STE in a good situation for the consolidation and distribution of freight for companies in the region. The companies include PDM Steel, Mizkan, and the Salt River Materials Group. The Port of Stockton is served by the connecting Central California Traction Company (CCT)

History

The company was established in 1908, and the railway line between Stockton and Bellota began operating in 1910. Lacking money to build an electrification system, the company purchased a steam locomotive for operations.[2]

Legacy

The Stockton Terminal and Eastern locomotive No. 1 is on display at the Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park, located in Los Angeles, California.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rail News - OmniTRAX acquires Stockton Terminal & Eastern; Regional Rail launches operations on leased NS line. For Railroad Career Professionals. Progressive Railroading. 2015-04-13.
  2. Book: Hilton . George W. . The Electric Interurban Railways in America . Due . John F. . . 2000 . 0-8047-4014-3 . . 1960 . 413.