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Owner: Union Pacific Railroad Company
Model:Alco 4-6-6-4Built As:UP 3985 (4-6-6-4)
Serial Number:70174Order No:S-1879
Frame Number:21X32 cylinders, 69" driversBuilt:6/1943
Notes:Challenger class 4664-4, donated to RRHMA.
Other locos with this serial:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) CRR 676(4-6-6-4)
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Union Pacific 3985 "Challenger" in St. Louis, Missouri
Title:  Union Pacific 3985 "Challenger" in St. Louis, Missouri
Description:  Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" blasting its way along Manchester Avenue at track speed on a beautiful early autumn morning
Photo Date:  10/6/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 9:31:48 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  389   Comments: 2
UP Steam
Title:  UP Steam
Description:  The crowd gathers as UP 3985 stops and gets inspected by its crew
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/8/2011 4:21:34 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985 on the UP Steam Special
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/8/2011 4:23:27 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Another shot of UP 3985
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/8/2011 4:24:22 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Cab shot
Title:  Cab shot
Description:  Closer view of the cab on UP 3985
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/8/2011 4:25:24 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
Last shot
Title:  Last shot
Description:  Last photo before they depart.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/8/2011 4:26:25 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
UP Steam Special
Title:  UP Steam Special
Description:  UP X3985 leads the UP Special into Gorham, IL
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/5/2011 6:06:40 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985 stops on the Wye while fans take pictures.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/5/2011 6:08:00 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Travis Payne
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
UP 3985 rolling South
Title:  UP 3985 rolling South
Description:  My wife Judy took this while we were barrelling down the road, through the back seat window, with her CELL PHONE!
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:42:57 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  judy hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  307   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 11:13:31 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Brandon Warnick
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger southbound at Menard Junction
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 6:27:55 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Kurt I. Jensen
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger northbound leavinjg Gorham
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 6:29:20 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Kurt I. Jensen
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger northbound leavinjg Gorham
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 6:30:11 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Kurt I. Jensen
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The steam beast at Old Bluff Rd
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 8:45:14 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985 approaches the Water St crossing in Chester on her return trip.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 9:30:09 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  A bit closer to Water St in Chester IL.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 9:37:11 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  On the bridge into St Louis
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 10:02:46 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" leading "Missouri River Eagle" through southern Illinois
Title:  Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" leading "Missouri River Eagle" through southern Illinois
Description:  The Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" leading the "Missouri River Eagle" north past Harris Road, near Valmeyer, IL as it makes its return trip to St. Louis from Gorham, IL on October 7, 2010
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 12:13:14 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:04:31 PM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:05:03 PM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  239   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:05:54 PM
Location:  Fountain, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  249   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:45:40 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  172   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:46:38 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  210   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:47:04 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:43:03 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  158   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:43:29 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  150   Comments: 2
Baking in the morning sun
Title:  Baking in the morning sun
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:43:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  I think I can, I think I can!
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:43:33 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:43:49 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  200   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:44:19 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Rolling back in after a hard days run
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:44:04 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger is Coming
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:08:50 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Im glad i went to see this beast.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:09:59 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:11:48 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:13:21 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Reed Jackson
Title:  Reed Jackson
Description:  Nmra 75th
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:35:16 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Challenger 3 Miles South of Dupo
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:47:14 AM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Get off the Phone and enjoy the Challenger
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:48:57 AM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
Getting ready to go.
Title:  Getting ready to go.
Description:  I did not get many photos of this beast, because I mainly video taped it.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/13/2010 4:52:48 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  398   Comments: 3
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:14 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:15 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  346   Comments: 3
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:16 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  183   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description:  Gary Waxler standing next to UP 3985. My one & only other time of seeing this engine in person was in November 1992. Hopefully I'll see it some more.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description:  UPP 809 'JIM ADAMS' was the first of 2 auxiliary water tenders. The men in front were UP employees discussing the agenda for the day.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/28/2010 5:35:21 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  488   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:18 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  273   Comments: 5
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:19 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  263   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:20 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  305   Comments: 2
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:21 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  281   Comments: 3
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:22 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  356   Comments: 1


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