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{{Infobox rail | gauge={{Track gauge|ussg|allk=on}} |
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| railroad_name = Santa Maria Valley Railroad |
| railroad_name = Santa Maria Valley Railroad |
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| marks = SMV |
| marks = SMV |
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| locale = [[Santa Barbara County, California|Santa Barbara County]], California |
| locale = [[Santa Barbara County, California|Santa Barbara County]], California |
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| start_year = {{Start date|1911}} |
| start_year = {{Start date|1911}} |
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| end_year = present |
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| hq_city = [[Santa Maria, California]] |
| hq_city = [[Santa Maria, California]] |
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| website = {{ |
| website = {{URL|http://www.smvrr.com/}} |
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The '''Santa Maria Valley Railroad''' {{Reporting mark|SMV}} is a {{convert|14.8|mi|km}} [[shortline railroad]] that [[Interchange (freight rail)|interchanges]] with the [[Union Pacific Railroad|Union Pacific Railroad's]] (former [[Southern Pacific Railroad|Southern Pacific]]) [[Coast Line (Union Pacific Railroad)|Coast Line]] at [[Guadalupe, California]]. As of 2006, the Railroad is owned by the Coast Belle Rail Corporation. |
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The '''Santa Maria Valley Railroad''' {{Reporting mark|SMV}} is a {{convert|14.8|mi|km}} [[shortline railroad]] that [[Interchange (freight rail)|interchanges]] with the [[Union Pacific Railroad|Union Pacific Railroad's]] (former [[Southern Pacific Railroad|Southern Pacific]]) Coast Line at [[Guadalupe, California]]. As of 2006, the Railroad is owned by the Coast Belle Rail Corporation. |
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In August 2016, the Friends of SMVRR hosted their annual BBQ at the new Transload facility at 1599 A st. in Santa Maria, signaling in the move from the [[Betteravia]] site. |
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==Traffic== |
==Traffic== |
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The TRC handles 2,000 cars annually (1996 estimate). Commodities hauled include: |
The TRC handles 2,000 cars annually (1996 estimate). Commodities hauled include: |
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*[[Asphalt]] |
*[[Bitumen|Asphalt]] |
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*[[Fertilizer]] |
*[[Fertilizer]] |
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*Fresh and Frozen Food products |
*Fresh and Frozen Food products |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The SMV was incorporated on July 14, 1911 as the '''Santa Maria Valley Railway'''<ref>{{ |
The SMV was incorporated on July 14, 1911 as the '''Santa Maria Valley Railway''' at Los Angeles, California with A. A. Dougherty listed as President.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.keyt.com/news/on-the-road/santa-maria-valley-railroad-on-a-roll-and-on-track-for-a-bright-future/1080754736 |title=Santa Maria Valley Railroad on a roll and on track for a bright future - KEYT |website=www.keyt.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529022049/https://www.keyt.com/news/on-the-road/santa-maria-valley-railroad-on-a-roll-and-on-track-for-a-bright-future/1080754736 |archive-date=2019-05-29}}</ref> |
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The first {{convert|3.26|mi|km}} of track, from the Southern Pacific connection at Guadalupe to Betteravia Junction, was actually built by the SP in August 1899 to get to a sugar mill. The SP leased the track to the SMV years later. From Betteravia the SMV built to Santa Maria and on to Roadamite. The SMV also had branches running from Stowell to Air Base, Suey to Rosemary Farms and Rex to Gates. |
The first {{convert|3.26|mi|km}} of track, from the Southern Pacific connection at Guadalupe to Betteravia Junction, was actually built by the SP in August 1899 to get to a sugar mill. The SP leased the track to the SMV years later. From Betteravia the SMV built to Santa Maria and on to Roadamite. The SMV also had branches running from Stowell to Air Base, Suey to Rosemary Farms and Rex to Gates. |
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Baldwin 21 currently is undergoing restoration in [[Astoria, Oregon]] to be returned to excursion service. |
Baldwin 21 currently is undergoing restoration in [[Astoria, Oregon]] to be returned to excursion service. |
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The Union Sugar Beet plant closed in 1993, ending the beet train era. |
The Union Sugar Beet plant closed in 1993, ending the beet train era. |
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In 1999 the G. Allan Hancock Estate gained full control of the SMV. The assets of the railroad were sold to Coast Belle Rail Corporation in 2006, ending an 81-year ownership by the Hancock family. |
In 1999 the G. Allan Hancock Estate gained full control of the SMV. The assets of the railroad were sold to Coast Belle Rail Corporation in 2006, ending an 81-year ownership by the Hancock family. |
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Other than 21, three other steam locomotives are in existence. |
Other than No. 21, three other steam locomotives are in existence. Following a successful 38 year restoration, the [[Baldwin Locomotive Works]] 1924-built No. 205 was sold to the [[Albany and Eastern Railroad]] in Lebanon, Oregon and is used on the Santiam Excursion Trains.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lebanonlocalnews.com/train-enthusiasts-celebrate-steam-locomotives-100th/ | title=Train enthusiasts celebrate steam locomotive's 100th | date=16 February 2024 }}</ref> No. 100 is in Nevada, but has not yet entered restoration by the [[Virginia and Truckee]]. No. 1000 resides on Static Display in [[Griffith Park]] at Travel Town. |
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===Timeline=== |
===Timeline=== |
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*July 14, 1911 Santa Maria Valley Railway organized |
*July 14, 1911 Santa Maria Valley Railway organized |
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==Route== |
==Route== |
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[[File:Santa Maria Valley Railroad.jpg|thumb|Route in 1931]] |
[[File:Santa Maria Valley Railroad.jpg|thumb|Route in 1931]] |
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===Main Route=== |
===Main Route=== |
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*Guadalupe (interchange with UP - former SP) originally leased to SMV by SP. |
*Guadalupe (interchange with UP - former SP) originally leased to SMV by SP. |
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==Motive Power== |
==Motive Power== |
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The |
The SMV has 5 locomotives: |
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*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 #70 a [[GE 70-ton switcher]] built in January 1950 (Builder No. 30381) acquired for operation in November 1972 from Fort Dodge DM&S |
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*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 #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 |
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*SMV #1801 |
*SMV #1801 an [[EMD GP9]] built in June 1959 (Builder No. 25314) Built for [[Milwaukee Road]] as their #319 |
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*BUGX #1322, a former [[Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe]] (AT&SF) [[EMD GP7]](u), still with the original Blue and Gold Paint Scheme (leased) |
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*FWRY 3501 [[EMD GP35]], Purchased from the [[Fillmore and Western Railway]] in 2021. |
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The SMV operated five 70 ton switchers and one [[GE Universal Series locomotives|U6B]] that were acquired between 1948-1959. |
The SMV operated five 70 ton switchers and one [[GE Universal Series locomotives|U6B]] that were acquired between 1948-1959. |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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|+Complete roster of Locomotives Owned by the Santa Maria Valley Railroad |
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!# |
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!Builder |
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!SN |
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!Type |
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!Built |
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!Acq' |
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!Ret' |
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!Dispoistion |
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!Notes |
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|1 |
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|[[Schenectady Locomotive Works|Schenectady]] |
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|1588 |
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|[[4-6-0]] |
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|9/1882 |
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|1911 |
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|1913 |
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|Scrapped |
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|Was [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company|Southern Pacific of Arizona]] #69. |
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|- |
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|1 (2nd) |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|31418 |
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|[[2-8-0]] |
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|8/1907 |
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|1913 |
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|1925 |
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|to #15 |
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|Originally [[Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad|Tonopah & Tidewater]] #5, purchased from that road |
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|- |
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|2 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|29312 |
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|[[2-6-0]] |
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|8/1906 |
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|1913 |
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|1925 |
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|to #12 |
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|Originally [[Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad|Tonopah & Tidewater]] #4, purchased from that road |
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|- |
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|12 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|29312 |
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|[[2-6-0]] |
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|8/1906 |
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|1925 |
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|1937 |
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|Scrapped |
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|Previously #2 |
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|- |
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|15 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|31418 |
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|[[2-8-0]] |
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|8/1907 |
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|1925 |
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|1933 |
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|Scrapped |
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|Previously #1 |
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|- |
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|21 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|58638 |
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|[[2-8-2]] |
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|4/1925 |
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|1925 |
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|1962 |
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|Stored |
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|New. Leased to [[Shasta-McCloud Steam Rail Tours Association|Shasta-McCloud Steam Rail Tour]] in 1966. See [https://www.steamlocomotive.info/nlocoowner.cfm?which=1291 history]. Being restored in [[Astoria, Oregon|Astoria, OR]] |
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|- |
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|100 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|59284 |
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|[[2-8-2]] |
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|6/1926 |
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|1942 |
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|1962 |
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|Sold |
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|Was [[Pope & Talbot, Inc.]] Sold to [[White Mountain Scenic Railroad|White Mountain Scenic RR]]. See [https://www.steamlocomotive.info/nlocoowner.cfm?which=1208 history]. Under restoration at [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad]] |
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|- |
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|125 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|52790 |
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|[[2-6-2]] |
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|1/1920 |
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|Unk |
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|1947 |
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|Scrapped |
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|Was [[Columbia & Nehalem River Railroad|Columbia & Nehalem River]] #125 |
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|- |
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|150 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|55804 |
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|[[2-8-2]] |
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|11/1922 |
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|Unk |
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|1951 |
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|Scrapped |
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|Was [[Vance Lumber Company]] #4 |
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|- |
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|205 |
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|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works|Baldwin]] |
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|57613 |
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|[[2-6-2]] |
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|1/1924 |
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|1933 |
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|1950 |
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|Operational |
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|Was [[San Joaquin and Eastern Railroad|San Joaquin & Eastern]] #205. Donated to [[37th Agricultural District]]. See [https://www.steamlocomotive.info/nlocoowner.cfm?which=985 history]. Restored. At Albany & Eastern Railroad in Lebanon, Oregon <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lebanonlocalnews.com/train-enthusiasts-celebrate-steam-locomotives-100th/ | title=Train enthusiasts celebrate steam locomotive's 100th | date=16 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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|1000 |
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|[[American Locomotive Company|Alco Schenectady]] |
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|61535 |
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|[[2-8-2]] |
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|1/1920 |
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|1944 |
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|1954 |
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|Donated |
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|Was [[Newaukum Valley Railroad|Newaukum Valley]] #1000. Donated to [[Travel Town Museum]]. See [https://www.steamlocomotive.info/nlocoowner.cfm?which=149 history]. |
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|- |
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|10 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|30019 |
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|[[GE 70-ton switcher|70-ton]] |
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|6/1948 |
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|1948 |
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|Scrapped |
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|- |
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|20 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|30176 |
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|[[GE 70-ton switcher|70-ton]] |
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|7/1948 |
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|1948 |
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|Sold |
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|Sold to [[Peninsula Terminal Railway|Peninsula Terminal]] |
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|- |
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|30 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|30447 |
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|[[GE 70-ton switcher|70-ton]] |
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|8/1950 |
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|1950 |
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|2000 |
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|Sold |
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|Sold to [[Nevada Northern Railway|Nevada Northern]], soon sold to [[Colorado, Kansas & Pacific Railroad]] |
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|- |
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|40 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|31282 |
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|[[GE 70-ton switcher|70-ton]] |
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|3/1952 |
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|1952 |
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|2000 |
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|Sold |
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|Sold to [[Nevada Northern Railway|Nevada Northern]], soon sold to [[Colorado, Kansas & Pacific Railroad]] |
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|- |
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|50 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|31283 |
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|[[GE 70-ton switcher|70-ton]] |
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|3/1952 |
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|1952 |
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| |
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|Sold |
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|Sold to [[Peninsula Terminal Railway|Peninsula Terminal]] |
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|- |
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|60 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|33494 |
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|[[GE U6B|U6B]] |
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|5/1959 |
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|1959 |
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|1992 |
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|Scrapped |
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|- |
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|70 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|30381 |
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|[[GE 70-ton switcher|70-ton]] |
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|1/1950 |
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|1972 |
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| |
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|Operational |
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|Was [[Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad|Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern]] #411 |
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|- |
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|80 |
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|[[GE Transportation|General Electric]] |
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|32207 |
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|[[GE 70-ton switcher|70-ton]] |
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|12/1953 |
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|1972 |
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| |
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|Operational |
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|Was [[Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad|Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern]] #401 |
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|- |
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|1801 |
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|[[Electro-Motive Diesel|EMD]] |
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|59E-90 |
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|[[EMD GP9|GP9]] |
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|6/1959 |
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|1992 |
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|Operational |
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|Was [[Great Western Railway of Colorado|Great Western of Colorado]] #1801 |
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Roster from the Friends of the SMV: https://friends-smvrr.org/images/history/SMVRR-roster.pdf |
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Also see The Diesel Shop Roster: https://www.thedieselshop.us/SMVR.HTML |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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*{{cite book | author=Fickewirth, Alvin A.| title=California railroads: an encyclopedia of cable car, common carrier, horsecar, industrial, interurban, logging, monorail, motor road, shortlines, streetcar, switching and terminal railroads in California (1851–1992)| location=[[San Marino, CA]] | publisher=[[Golden West Books]]| year=1992| isbn=0-87095-106-8}} |
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<ref>https://www.keyt.com/news/on-the-road/santa-maria-valley-railroad-on-a-roll-and-on-track-for-a-bright-future/1080754736</ref> |
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*{{Robertson-Western Railroad}} |
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*{{cite book | author= |
*{{cite book | author=Stindt, Fred A. | title=American Shortline Railway Guide - 5th Ed.| location=[[Waukesha, WI]] | publisher=Kalmbach Publishing Company| year=1996| isbn=0-89024-290-9}} |
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*{{cite book | author= |
*{{cite book | author=Walker, Mike| title=Steam Powered Video's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - California and Nevada - Post Merger Edition| location=[[Kent]], [[United Kingdom]] | publisher=Steam Powered Publishing| year=1997| isbn=1-874745-08-0}} |
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*{{cite web | title=Santa Maria Valley Railroad Historical Museum| work=Railroad Today and History| url=http://www.smvrhm.org/| access-date=January 9, 2006}} |
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*{{cite book | author=Stindt, Fred A. | title=American Shortline Railway Guide - 5th Ed.| location=[[Waukesha, WI]] | publisher=Kalmbach Publishing Company| year=1996| editor=| isbn=0-89024-290-9}} |
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*{{cite web | title=Santa Maria Valley Railroad Excursions| work=Excursions| url=http://www.smvrr.com/excursions.html| access-date=August 21, 2007}} |
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*{{cite book | author=Walker, Mike| title=Steam Powered Video's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - California and Nevada - Post Merger Edition| location=[[Kent]], [[United Kingdom]] | publisher=Steam Powered Publishing| year=1997| editor=| isbn=1-874745-08-0}} |
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*{{cite web | title=Santa Maria Valley Railroad Historical Museum| work=Railroad Today and History| url=http://www.smvrhm.org/| accessdate=January 9, 2006}} |
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*{{cite web | title=Santa Maria Valley Railroad Excursions| work=Excursions| url=http://www.smvrr.com/excursions.html| accessdate=August 21, 2007}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2002/November/Day-14/i28804.htm Abandonment of 5 miles in 2002] |
*[http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2002/November/Day-14/i28804.htm Abandonment of 5 miles in 2002] |
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*[http://www.up.com/customers/shortline/profiles_q-s/smv/index.htm UPRR profile of SMV] |
*[http://www.up.com/customers/shortline/profiles_q-s/smv/index.htm UPRR profile of SMV] |
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==Additional reading== |
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*{{cite magazine|last=Lustig|first=David|title=''Short line: Santa Maria Valley''|date=December 2020|page=46|magazine=[[Trains (magazine)|Trains]]|publisher=[[Kalmbach Media]]}} |
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Overview | |
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Headquarters | Santa Maria, California |
Reporting mark | SMV |
Locale | Santa Barbara County, California |
Dates of operation | 1911 | –present
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Other | |
Website | www |
The Santa Maria Valley Railroad (reporting mark SMV) is a 14.8 miles (23.8 km) shortline railroad that interchanges with the Union Pacific Railroad's (former Southern Pacific) Coast Line at Guadalupe, California. As of 2006, the Railroad is owned by the Coast Belle Rail Corporation.
Traffic
[edit]The TRC handles 2,000 cars annually (1996 estimate). Commodities hauled include:
- Asphalt
- Fertilizer
- Fresh and Frozen Food products
- Gypsum wallboard
- Lumber
- Machinery
- Petroleum Products
- Plastic
- Scrap iron
Prior traffic included:
- Beer
- Sugar and Sugar beets
Passenger Service
[edit]Special passenger service was only offered during World War II on the Air Base branch to transport military personnel to the Santa Maria Army Air Base for training. The Air Base branch was constructed in 1943. Excursions were offered for the first time on the SMVRR in November 2006, continuing into 2007.
History
[edit]The SMV was incorporated on July 14, 1911 as the Santa Maria Valley Railway at Los Angeles, California with A. A. Dougherty listed as President.[1]
The first 3.26 miles (5.25 km) of track, from the Southern Pacific connection at Guadalupe to Betteravia Junction, was actually built by the SP in August 1899 to get to a sugar mill. The SP leased the track to the SMV years later. From Betteravia the SMV built to Santa Maria and on to Roadamite. The SMV also had branches running from Stowell to Air Base, Suey to Rosemary Farms and Rex to Gates.
By 1925 the railway traffic had steeply declined and the railway went bankrupt. Captain George Allan Hancock [1], a principal of the Dominion Oil Company, purchased the railroad for $75,000 at a Sheriff's auction. The railroad was then reorganized as the Santa Maria Valley Railroad in 1926. Until 2006, the railroad was owned by Captain G. Allan Hancock's estate.
The original line ran for 23 miles (37 km), from Guadalupe to Roadamite. The track from Gates to Roadamite was abandoned in 1950.
The last run of No. 21, Captain Hancock's favorite steam locomotive, was in February 1962. Captain Hancock took the throttle one last time. Walt Disney was in the cab with Captain Hancock.
Baldwin 21 currently is undergoing restoration in Astoria, Oregon to be returned to excursion service.
The Union Sugar Beet plant closed in 1993, ending the beet train era.
In 1999 the G. Allan Hancock Estate gained full control of the SMV. The assets of the railroad were sold to Coast Belle Rail Corporation in 2006, ending an 81-year ownership by the Hancock family.
Other than No. 21, three other steam locomotives are in existence. Following a successful 38 year restoration, the Baldwin Locomotive Works 1924-built No. 205 was sold to the Albany and Eastern Railroad in Lebanon, Oregon and is used on the Santiam Excursion Trains.[2] No. 100 is in Nevada, but has not yet entered restoration by the Virginia and Truckee. No. 1000 resides on Static Display in Griffith Park at Travel Town.
Timeline
[edit]- July 14, 1911 Santa Maria Valley Railway organized
- August 23, 1911 grading commenced
- September 28, 1911 laying rails commenced
- March 15, 1912 construction completed
- October 7, 1911 first train operated
- 1926 Santa Maria Valley Railway reorganized as the Santa Maria Valley Railroad
- 1950 track abandoned between Gates and Roadamite
- 2006 Purchased by the Coast Belle Rail Corp. from the descendants of G.A. Hancock family
- 2008 All track east of McClelland Street now vacated. Offices moved to Betteravia Industrial Park (at the site of the old sugar mill).
Route
[edit]Main Route
[edit]- Guadalupe (interchange with UP - former SP) originally leased to SMV by SP.
- Betteravia Junction
- Carr
- Pacer
- Midco
- Santa Maria
Air Base Branch (Santa Maria Army Air Base)
[edit]- Santa Maria
- Airbase (also with a spur to Pesco)
Betteravia Branch
[edit]- Betteravia Junction
- Gumm (Iremel)
- Betteravia
Rosemary Branch (abandoned)
[edit]- Santa Maria
- Suey
- Rosemary (Rosemary Farms)
- Battles
Gates Branch (abandoned)
[edit]- Rosemary (named after owner G. Allan Hancock's daughter)
- Rex
- Gates
- Roadamite (Gates - Roadamite abandoned in 1950)
Motive Power
[edit]The SMV has 5 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 an EMD GP9 built in June 1959 (Builder No. 25314) Built for Milwaukee Road as their #319
- BUGX #1322, a former Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (AT&SF) EMD GP7(u), still with the original Blue and Gold Paint Scheme (leased)
- FWRY 3501 EMD GP35, Purchased from the Fillmore and Western Railway in 2021.
The SMV operated five 70 ton switchers and one U6B that were acquired between 1948-1959.
# | Builder | SN | Type | Built | Acq' | Ret' | Dispoistion | Notes |
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1 | Schenectady | 1588 | 4-6-0 | 9/1882 | 1911 | 1913 | Scrapped | Was Southern Pacific of Arizona #69. |
1 (2nd) | Baldwin | 31418 | 2-8-0 | 8/1907 | 1913 | 1925 | to #15 | Originally Tonopah & Tidewater #5, purchased from that road |
2 | Baldwin | 29312 | 2-6-0 | 8/1906 | 1913 | 1925 | to #12 | Originally Tonopah & Tidewater #4, purchased from that road |
12 | Baldwin | 29312 | 2-6-0 | 8/1906 | 1925 | 1937 | Scrapped | Previously #2 |
15 | Baldwin | 31418 | 2-8-0 | 8/1907 | 1925 | 1933 | Scrapped | Previously #1 |
21 | Baldwin | 58638 | 2-8-2 | 4/1925 | 1925 | 1962 | Stored | New. Leased to Shasta-McCloud Steam Rail Tour in 1966. See history. Being restored in Astoria, OR |
100 | Baldwin | 59284 | 2-8-2 | 6/1926 | 1942 | 1962 | Sold | Was Pope & Talbot, Inc. Sold to White Mountain Scenic RR. See history. Under restoration at Virginia and Truckee Railroad |
125 | Baldwin | 52790 | 2-6-2 | 1/1920 | Unk | 1947 | Scrapped | Was Columbia & Nehalem River #125 |
150 | Baldwin | 55804 | 2-8-2 | 11/1922 | Unk | 1951 | Scrapped | Was Vance Lumber Company #4 |
205 | Baldwin | 57613 | 2-6-2 | 1/1924 | 1933 | 1950 | Operational | Was San Joaquin & Eastern #205. Donated to 37th Agricultural District. See history. Restored. At Albany & Eastern Railroad in Lebanon, Oregon [3] |
1000 | Alco Schenectady | 61535 | 2-8-2 | 1/1920 | 1944 | 1954 | Donated | Was Newaukum Valley #1000. Donated to Travel Town Museum. See history. |
10 | General Electric | 30019 | 70-ton | 6/1948 | 1948 | Scrapped | ||
20 | General Electric | 30176 | 70-ton | 7/1948 | 1948 | Sold | Sold to Peninsula Terminal | |
30 | General Electric | 30447 | 70-ton | 8/1950 | 1950 | 2000 | Sold | Sold to Nevada Northern, soon sold to Colorado, Kansas & Pacific Railroad |
40 | General Electric | 31282 | 70-ton | 3/1952 | 1952 | 2000 | Sold | Sold to Nevada Northern, soon sold to Colorado, Kansas & Pacific Railroad |
50 | General Electric | 31283 | 70-ton | 3/1952 | 1952 | Sold | Sold to Peninsula Terminal | |
60 | General Electric | 33494 | U6B | 5/1959 | 1959 | 1992 | Scrapped | |
70 | General Electric | 30381 | 70-ton | 1/1950 | 1972 | Operational | Was Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern #411 | |
80 | General Electric | 32207 | 70-ton | 12/1953 | 1972 | Operational | Was Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern #401 | |
1801 | EMD | 59E-90 | GP9 | 6/1959 | 1992 | Operational | Was Great Western of Colorado #1801 |
Roster from the Friends of the SMV: https://friends-smvrr.org/images/history/SMVRR-roster.pdf
Also see The Diesel Shop Roster: https://www.thedieselshop.us/SMVR.HTML
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Santa Maria Valley Railroad on a roll and on track for a bright future - KEYT". www.keyt.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-29.
- ^ "Train enthusiasts celebrate steam locomotive's 100th". 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Train enthusiasts celebrate steam locomotive's 100th". 16 February 2024.
- Fickewirth, Alvin A. (1992). California railroads: an encyclopedia of cable car, common carrier, horsecar, industrial, interurban, logging, monorail, motor road, shortlines, streetcar, switching and terminal railroads in California (1851–1992). San Marino, CA: Golden West Books. ISBN 0-87095-106-8.
- Robertson, Donald B. (1998). Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History. Vol. IV. Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printers. ISBN 0-87004-385-4. OCLC 13456066.
- Stindt, Fred A. (1996). American Shortline Railway Guide - 5th Ed. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Company. ISBN 0-89024-290-9.
- Walker, Mike (1997). Steam Powered Video's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - California and Nevada - Post Merger Edition. Kent, United Kingdom: Steam Powered Publishing. ISBN 1-874745-08-0.
- "Santa Maria Valley Railroad Historical Museum". Railroad Today and History. Retrieved January 9, 2006.
- "Santa Maria Valley Railroad Excursions". Excursions. Retrieved August 21, 2007.
External links
[edit]- Official Santa Maria Valley Railroad homepage
- Friends of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad
- Abandonment of 5 miles in 2002
- UPRR profile of SMV
Additional reading
[edit]- Lustig, David (December 2020). "Short line: Santa Maria Valley". Trains. Kalmbach Media. p. 46.