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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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UP 3985 on display with Union Pacific train CNAOV 06  Passing East
Title:  UP 3985 on display with Union Pacific train CNAOV 06 Passing East
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:21:03 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:21:22 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
workers making spot repairs on UP 3985 while on Display in St. Louis
Title:  workers making spot repairs on UP 3985 while on Display in St. Louis
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:21:42 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:22:20 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:22:37 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:22:55 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 2:05:15 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster,Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  536   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 2:05:50 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster,Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Friday evening in St.Louis.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/14/2010 12:36:44 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  687   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985 rests the night away in St. Louis.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 2:20:01 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Terry Redeker
Categories:  Roster,Night,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  526   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/26/2010 6:47:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Tommy Wolfe
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger makes a run west through Kirkwood
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 8:20:13 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
UP 3985 - Missouri River Eagle
Title:  UP 3985 - Missouri River Eagle
Description:  After a service stop in Jefferson City, UP #3985 has the Missouri River Eagle back up to speed as it rolls West through the countryside East of Elston, MO.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/11/2010 12:11:51 AM
Location:  Scott, MO
Author:  Alex Vaughn
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  3418   Comments: 16
Union Pacific #3985 leaving Pacific, MO amidst a huge crowd of admirers
Title:  Union Pacific #3985 leaving Pacific, MO amidst a huge crowd of admirers
Description:  The Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" steam train is slowly getting underway as a huge crowd moves out of the way at the last minute.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 1:20:30 AM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" in Pacific, Missouri
Title:  Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" in Pacific, Missouri
Description:  The Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" leads the "Missouri River Eagle" steam train out of Pacific after a brief whistle stop. The enthusiastic crowds stood in harm's way until the very last minute!!
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 1:23:37 AM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
Challenger on Friday
Title:  Challenger on Friday
Description:  Another shot of 3985
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 11/27/2010 9:20:20 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  David Bodkin
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Challenger Front View
Title:  Challenger Front View
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 11/27/2010 9:22:27 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  David Bodkin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
Throughbred At Speed
Title:  Throughbred At Speed
Description:  UP's magnificant 3985 at speed, headed west near Chamois. Jeff City is about 30 minutes ahead.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:04:49 PM
Location:  Chamois, MO
Author:  Rick Morgan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  288   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  THE UP Challenger leads the Missouri River Eagle excursion over the tranquil Meramec River on its way to Jefferson City and Sedalia, Missouri.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 12:09:31 PM
Location:  Jedburgh, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  310   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger parks the excursion train at Engineer Ave. in Sedalia for the night.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 1/8/2011 2:37:55 PM
Location:  Sedalia, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2011 11:10:56 AM
Location:  Sedalia, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Check out the jackass on the right who stood there and stood there and stood there, getting in everyone's photos. What a complete dick.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 1/8/2011 2:47:11 PM
Location:  Sedalia, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 1/8/2011 2:53:45 PM
Location:  Sedalia, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 11:54:37 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 11:54:52 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
Westbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Westbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  Blasting west down the UP Sedalia Sub. is the Missouri River Eagle headed for the Sedalia, Missouri Sesquicentennial later today running as UP Train SSLSD 09.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 11/10/2010 2:25:49 PM
Location:  Centertown, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Westbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Westbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  Headed west on the UP Sedalia Sub. is the Missouri River Eagle bound for the Sedalia, Missouri Sesquicentennial later today as UP Train SSLSD 09. This might be my favorite picture of the trip.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 11/10/2010 2:25:50 PM
Location:  Tipton, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Missouri River Eagle approaches the east side of Jefferson City near Militia Rd at full track speed.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:03:38 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  457   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985 strides into Jefferson City at Militia Rd.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:04:08 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  386   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  After a half hour stop, the engineer of 3985 has the throttle opened wide as a coal train pulls out of the yard alongside.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:04:32 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  It's off to the races as 3985 quickly builds up speed and leaves the state capitol behind on the way to Sedalia.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:04:55 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 sails past the fall foliage at 60 MPH on the Sedalia Sub. I barely had time to get another shot!
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:05:34 PM
Location:  Clarksburg, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  415   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Even in the smallest towns, large crowds come out to see this magnificent locomotive sail by at 60 mph. In a flash it was gone. If you notice a bit of elevation in this shot, it is because I stood on the ladder rack of my truck. I think it added to the shot.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:05:56 PM
Location:  Clarksburg, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:43:08 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:45:03 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 6:46:27 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  172   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:46:07 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:47:49 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:50:25 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:52:30 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:53:41 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:54:57 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:56:22 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:57:28 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 4:58:48 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 5:00:00 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
UP 3985 smokes it up
Title:  UP 3985 smokes it up
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 5:01:26 PM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Union Pacific #3985 departing Pacific, MO
Title:  Union Pacific #3985 departing Pacific, MO
Description:  Union Pacific #3985 slowly gets underway as it leaves Pacific, MO after a 15-minute whistlestop.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 1:18:15 AM
Location:  Pacific, MO
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Look out there, what is that? IT'S 3985!!!!
Title:  Look out there, what is that? IT'S 3985!!!!
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 11/25/2011 10:27:24 PM
Location:  Sedalia, MO
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
Through the shadows
Title:  Through the shadows
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 11/25/2011 10:27:27 PM
Location:  Sedalia, MO
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  124   Comments: 0


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