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UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2002  Upload Date: 8/17/2723 3:06:32 PM
Location:  Boone, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Yard
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  678   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:37 PM
Location:  Denison, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:38 PM
Location:  Denison, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  575   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:39 PM
Location:  Denison, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  449   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:39 PM
Location:  Denison, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  539   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  In the summer of 2002, UP hosted a number of excursions out of Chicago to Butler. Here we see the Challenger on the trestle over the CP mainline and Watertown-Plank Rd.
Photo Date:  6/10/2002  Upload Date: 1/19/2005 9:50:35 PM
Location:  Wauwatosa, WI
Author:  Brian Connolly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  745   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:24 PM
Location:  Bertram, IA
Author:  Matt Carl
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:24 PM
Location:  Bertram, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  364   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:33 PM
Location:  Aiken, ID
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  675   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:40 PM
Location:  Le Grand, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:42 PM
Location:  Le Grand, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  446   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:42 PM
Location:  Tama, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:43 PM
Location:  Tama, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
UP 3:85
Title:  UP 3:85
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:28 PM
Location:  Tama, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:35 PM
Location:  Clinton, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  507   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:35 PM
Location:  Clinton, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
UP 3981
Title:  UP 3981
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2002  Upload Date: 11/24/2005 3:06:36 PM
Location:  Clinton, IA
Author:  Matt Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  West through the suburbs.
Photo Date:  6/15/2002  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 8:18:00 PM
Location:  Wheaton, IL
Author:  Todd Morgan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  954   Comments: 1
UP Challenger 3985 stops
Title:  UP Challenger 3985 stops
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2002  Upload Date: 2/6/2004 11:39:08 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Davie Hallman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  868   Comments: 3
UP 3985 pulls an excursion
Title:  UP 3985 pulls an excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2002  Upload Date: 2/6/2004 11:39:08 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  David Hallman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  1044   Comments: 0
UP Challenger 3985 gets moving on it's way to WisconsiT
Title:  UP Challenger 3985 gets moving on it's way to WisconsiT
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2002  Upload Date: 2/6/2004 11:39:08 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  David Hallman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  645   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Putting on a good show on her way to Milwaukee.
Photo Date:  6/16/2002  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 8:21:57 PM
Location:  Des Plaines, IL
Author:  Todd Morgan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Luckily that coal train in the distance cleared in time!
Photo Date:  6/16/2002  Upload Date: 11/26/2004 8:24:40 PM
Location:  Winfield, IL
Author:  Todd Morgan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/17/2002  Upload Date: 5/15/2009 3:38:10 AM
Location:  Nelson, IL
Author:  Larry Gholson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
3985 "Challenger"
Title:  3985 "Challenger"
Description:  The special Union Pacific steam train is seen departing West Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 2002 heading west. It is headed to Saint Paul, Minnesota to be displayed later. At this time the 4-6-6-4 “Challenger” steam locomotive, #3985, is the largest operating in the world. There are two sets of driving wheels and the frame is “articulated.” This way the wheels turn separately of the main frame to operate better where the track has tight turns. This engine was built in 1943. UP retired it from regular service in 1957. It was restored to operation once again in 1981 for use on special trips by UP. They converted it to run with oil instead of coal in 1990. UP ordered 105 “Challenger” locomotives between 1936 and 1943. They are about 122 feet long and weigh more than 1 million pounds. 3985 is the only one in operation of the two remaining. That is me (RLJ II) on the left videotaping at age 18. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Gold 800 print film)
Photo Date:  6/18/2002  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 8:54:52 AM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Robert Jackson (father)
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  569   Comments: 2
UP "Challenger" #3985 at West Chicago
Title:  UP "Challenger" #3985 at West Chicago
Description:  The special Union Pacific steam train is seen departing West Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 2002 heading west. It is headed to Saint Paul, Minnesota to be displayed later. At this time the 4-6-6-4 “Challenger” steam locomotive, #3985, is the largest operating in the world. There are two sets of driving wheels and the frame is “articulated.” This way the wheels turn separately of the main frame to operate better where the track has tight turns. This engine was built in 1943. UP retired it from regular service in 1957. It was restored to operation once again in 1981 for use on special trips by UP. They converted it to run with oil instead of coal in 1990. UP ordered 105 “Challenger” locomotives between 1936 and 1943. They are about 122 feet long and weigh more than 1 million pounds. 3985 is the only one in operation of the two remaining. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Gold 800 print film)
Photo Date:  6/18/2002  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 9:48:04 AM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Robert Jackson (father)
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  764   Comments: 2
UP "Challenger" #3985 steam engine!!!!
Title:  UP "Challenger" #3985 steam engine!!!!
Description:  The special Union Pacific steam train is seen departing West Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 2002 heading west. It is headed to Saint Paul, Minnesota to be displayed later. At this time the 4-6-6-4 “Challenger” steam locomotive, #3985, is the largest operating in the world. There are two sets of driving wheels and the frame is “articulated.” This way the wheels turn separately of the main frame to operate better where the track has tight turns. This engine was built in 1943. UP retired it from regular service in 1957. It was restored to operation once again in 1981 for use on special trips by UP. They converted it to run with oil instead of coal in 1990. UP ordered 105 “Challenger” locomotives between 1936 and 1943. They are about 122 feet long and weigh more than 1 million pounds. 3985 is the only one in operation of the two remaining. That is me (RLJ II) on the left videotaping at age 18. (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Gold 800 print film)
Photo Date:  6/18/2002  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 8:51:08 AM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Robert Jackson (father)
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  442   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 heading south after a visit to St. Paul, MN
Photo Date:  6/20/2002  Upload Date: 6/24/2007 12:22:25 AM
Location:  Rosemount, MN
Author:  Rick Oswald
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  970   Comments: 6
UP 3985, 809, 814 + 13x Car Train
Title:  UP 3985, 809, 814 + 13x Car Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 12/27/2024 10:28:02 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
UP 3985, 809, 814, Me & My Mom
Title:  UP 3985, 809, 814, Me & My Mom
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 1/21/2025 5:40:59 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
UP 3985 + Automobiles
Title:  UP 3985 + Automobiles
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 12/29/2024 7:31:41 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Cab, 809, 814 + 904304
Title:  UP 3985 Cab, 809, 814 + 904304
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 2/18/2025 11:28:39 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
UP 3985 & the Crossing
Title:  UP 3985 & the Crossing
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 12/29/2024 7:31:43 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Fuel Tanks, Fire Box, Cab & Tender
Title:  UP 3985 Fuel Tanks, Fire Box, Cab & Tender
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 11/14/2022 8:39:20 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
UP 3985 & Me in the Rain
Title:  UP 3985 & Me in the Rain
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 2/3/2014 10:06:14 AM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  1176   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Rainy Day
Title:  UP 3985 Rainy Day
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 8:37:05 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Smokes up
Title:  UP 3985 Smokes up
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 12/27/2024 10:28:04 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
UP 3985 & Yellow Tape
Title:  UP 3985 & Yellow Tape
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2002  Upload Date: 12/29/2024 7:31:44 PM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Pounding southbound
Title:  Pounding southbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/2002  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 9:11:35 PM
Location:  Clarks Grove, MN
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
Easing through town
Title:  Easing through town
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/2002  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 9:10:13 PM
Location:  Northfield, MN
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  432   Comments: 0
Excursion rolling southbound
Title:  Excursion rolling southbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/2002  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 9:10:52 PM
Location:  Medford, MN
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
UP 3985 heading for Des Moines
Title:  UP 3985 heading for Des Moines
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/2002  Upload Date: 10/31/2008 12:36:25 PM
Location:  Medford, MN
Author:  Jim Hinshaw
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Cheyenne Frontier Days trin on the curve at La Salle
Photo Date:  7/20/2002  Upload Date: 9/15/2016 7:47:08 PM
Location:  La Salle, CO
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2002  Upload Date: 2/23/2006 4:58:38 PM
Location:  Marshalltown, IA
Author:  Joe Ludley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  425   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2002  Upload Date: 2/23/2006 4:58:27 PM
Location:  Marshalltown, IA
Author:  Joe Ludley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2002  Upload Date: 2/23/2006 4:58:51 PM
Location:  Marshalltown, IA
Author:  Joe Ludley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2002  Upload Date: 2/23/2006 4:59:08 PM
Location:  Marshalltown, IA
Author:  Joe Ludley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  367   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2002  Upload Date: 2/23/2006 4:59:23 PM
Location:  Marshalltown, IA
Author:  Jim Sands
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  400   Comments: 0


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