So the discussion on The Other site calling SP 1744 a "Valley Malley" made me confused. Because a 2-6-0 is not a Mallet. But come to find out that "Valley Malley" was the nickname for the SP Mogul.

Now if Mr. Ed Ellis put the SP 1744 up for sale, who would buy it? The thing is disassembled so easy to move. How about Niles Canyon? Maybe they should make Ellis an offer and see where it goes?

Per a Google search, the term Valley Malley is defined:

"These engines worked all over the Espee (SP) Pacific Lines system, but spent most of their careers in California. Mogul locomotives were originally built for and used in general freight service, however, as the years went by and trains got heavier and longer they were relegated to lighter duties such as secondary freight and passenger trains, branch line locals and yard switching duties. The M-6 was found to be excellent for working on light rail, in tight clearances and on the curvature found around industries and packing houses. They had the reputation of being able to “fit through a keyhole”. The crews liked them for their smooth ride, and they were known to be easy on fuel oil and water. They could haul fifty or so loaded refrigerator cars and run up to 65 miles-per-hour. On the San Joaquin Division, they earned the nicknames of “Fresno Malley” or “Valley Malley” as they could pull as much freight in the California valleys as a true Mallet could pull in the California hills."