Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mogul Locomotive

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 25, 2025

1. Mogul Locomotive Marker

Inscription.
Donated to the Historical Society by Gene Autry in 1981, this 75-ton Mogul 2-6-0 steam locomotive was built in 1900 by Schenectady Locomotive Works of New York. The Southern Pacific Railroad used it on its Yuma-to-Portland line, which passed through the Santa Clarita Valley. The locomotive ran in Mexico in 1946 and spent its final years in the SP's Tucson division. Autry bought it out of retirement in 1957 for Melody Ranch, which he planned to turn into a Western Museum. A 1962 wildfire thwarted his plans, which later materialized in L.A.'s Griffith Park. Of 355 Moguls built, only 7 survive.

Erected 2025.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 34° 22.475′ N, 118° 31.412′ W. Marker is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It is on Newhall Avenue west of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located in the Santa Clarita History Center adjacent to Hart Park, near the historic train station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24101 Newhall Ave, Newhall CA 91321, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saugus Train Station (within shouting distance of this marker); End of an Era (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Mitchell Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); San Fernando Tunnel (within shouting distance of this marker); Edison House (within shouting distance of this marker); Newhall Ranch House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kingsburry House (about 300 feet away); Little Red Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.

Mogul Locomotive and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 25, 2025

2. Mogul Locomotive and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.