Latest Update: January 18, 2010

Over time, the S.P. had 440 "Moguls", ("M" Class) Locomotives ! They were second, in sheer numbers, only to the "C" Class 2-8-0's! They could be found all over the system, performing yeoman duty such as in switching service, on peddler freights, and even on occasion in helper service! They were that popular ! It is out of this prodigious number that GPM elected to reproduce, in "O" Scale, 4 distinctive versions out of the 72 locomotives populating the Espee's "M-6" Class of locomotives. Our belief that there would be sufficient variety amongst our offerings to satisfy the needs of the diehard S.P. Modeler, the casual operator, and the Collector of Fine Scale Brass locomotives alike has proved to be spot on. Because of time constraints, some model photos are thus far lacking for some of the versions, but you are still invited to peruse the photos below to get an idea of what the various versions look like.

Number 1744 was operating just last year out of Alamosa, Colorado on the San Luis & Rio Grande RR. Amazing ! We modeled her with a 90-C-2 Tender which she received around 1952, as you see here. GPM-1744-1 - Pre 1946 GPM-1744-2 - Post 1946

During 1939-1952 Mogul #1767 sported a 70-SC-1 tender. These tenders were former El Paso and Southwestern tenders converted by the SP to oil in the 30's. Eight conversions were done at the Espee's Bayshore Shops and two at Taylor. These totally unique tenders have never been modeled before in any scale, so we figured the time had come. GPM-1767.1 - Pre 1946 GPM-1767.2 - Post 1946

Engine number 1785 was one of the few M-6's that received a M-8 "Wagon Top" boiler, as can be seen in this photo. We produced her with two different paint schemes. GPM-1785.2 - Post 1950 GPM-1785.2-S - Post 1950 w/Silver cylinder heads and running board trim.

As always, these "M" Class locomotives were right up there on our list of personal favorites. Not just because they're handsome critters, but also because they don't look out of place on the type of layout most guys can afford the space for in a home environment. With detailing and a level of operation only dreamed about a few years ago, these models have been created in Lifetime Brass to our specifications by South Korea's Premier Builder of Brass Models, Boo-Rim Precision, for the pleasure of the astute Collector of Fine Hand Crafted Brass Models and the Serious "O" Scale Operator alike ! WARNING: This site features Adult Hobby Products unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. This Page and its Contents are Copyrighted Material c. 2006 - 2010 - Glacier Park Models - All Rights Reserved.