Western Pacific Railroad 4-8-2 Train 1946 Photo Oakland California 2.75 x 4.5

This 1946 photograph documents a Western Pacific Railroad 4-8-2 steam locomotive, identified as No 171, positioned in Oakland, California.

The Western Pacific operated heavy steam power across Northern California freight and passenger corridors during the mid-twentieth century, with 4-8-2 Mountain-type locomotives serving mainline routes. Oakland functioned as a major rail and industrial hub, where switching yards and warehouse districts connected maritime, agricultural, and transcontinental traffic. Photographs from this period frequently capture locomotives staged near large commercial buildings, situating rail equipment within urban industrial landscapes.

The image presents the side profile of locomotive No 171 emitting steam while coupled to a tender, with the Albers Cereal manufacturing building prominently visible behind the tracks. Rail lines run across the foreground, emphasizing the working yard setting. The print measures approximately 2.75 x 4.5 inches and preserves strong mechanical detail typical of mid-century rail photography.

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