Established in 1908, the Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad provides service to several companies around the Stockton area, in

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acquired the ST&E in 2011.

Service

The railroad operates of track connecting with the

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, the

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, and the

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(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,

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, 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.

Legacy

The Stockton Terminal and Eastern locomotive No. 1 is on display at the

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, located in

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, California.

References

External links

Official Stockton Terminal and Eastern website

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