Motive Power
The present SMV motive power fleet consists of 3 locomotives.
- SMV #70 a GE 70-ton switcher built in January 1950 (Builder No. 30381) acquired for operation in November 1972 from Fort Dodge DM&S
- SMV #80 a GE 70-ton switcher built in December 1953 (Builder No. 32207) acquired for parts for its fleet of 70-ton switchers in November 1972 from Fort Dodge DM&S
- SMV #1801 and EMD GP9 built in June 1959 (Builder No. 25314)
The SMV operated five 70 ton switchers and one U6B that were acquired between 1948-1959.
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