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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
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 10:51:54 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 10:52:36 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  662   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Is this in your shot too?
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:10:15 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
UP 3985 "The time machine"
Title:  UP 3985 "The time machine"
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:11:42 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:12:56 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:14:15 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  2257   Comments: 10
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Front drivers on the Challenger shortly after we finished polishing the rods.
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 7:04:16 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
UP 3985 - The Challenger
Title:  UP 3985 - The Challenger
Description:  The 1943 ALCO 4-6-6-4 Challenger sits at Kansas City Union Station.
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 9:08:31 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
UP 3985 on Display
Title:  UP 3985 on Display
Description:  The Challenger simmers the night away at Union Station. She'll jam out of here at 8:00 in the morning for Jefferson City, MO.
Photo Date:  10/3/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 7:03:49 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  excursion train
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:44:50 AM
Location:  Delia, KS
Author:  David Banaka
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 preparing to stop for servicing
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 11:18:29 AM
Location:  Marshall, MO
Author:  David Banaka
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  620   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Up 3985 after servicing at Marshall, Mo
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 11:28:16 AM
Location:  Marshall, MO
Author:  David Banaka
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 after departing the service stop at Marshall, Mo
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 11:59:54 AM
Location:  Marshall, MO
Author:  David Banaka
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  715   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 1/14/2013 8:47:42 AM
Location:  Levasy, MO
Author:  Kurt I. Jensen
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 1/14/2013 8:49:11 AM
Location:  Levasy, MO
Author:  Kurt I. Jensen
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 1/11/2013 1:29:36 PM
Location:  Sandy Hook, MO
Author:  Kurt I. Jensen
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 sets up its train for display in the view of the Missouri State Capitol
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:58:54 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  487   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Missouri River Eagle arrives in Jefferson City and will shortly stop for water and then for display.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:57:58 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  442   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The 3985 arrives in Jefferson City to the delight of her many fans.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:57:05 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 and train are seen rounding the sharp curve at the end of the UP River Sub where it joins up with the Sedalia Sub. Note how the boiler is offset from the front trucks.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:55:16 PM
Location:  Cole Junction, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  503   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 swings around the last curve on the River Sub at Cole Jct. Amazingly no one was in the shot considering the crowd of people there.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:55:42 PM
Location:  Cole Junction, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  755   Comments: 7
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 and train lopes down the River Sub just west of Marion.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:52:43 PM
Location:  Marion, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  562   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 rolls by just west of Marion
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:53:19 PM
Location:  Marion, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  429   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  3985 crosses a lonely farm road.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 10:19:57 PM
Location:  Sandy Hook, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  In a brief moment 3985 and train provide the most action the sleepy town of Wooldridge has seen since well, the last time it came through!
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:51:08 PM
Location:  Wooldridge, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Missouri River Eagle flies through the sleepy town of Wooldridge, the land that time forgot!
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/4/2010 7:51:37 PM
Location:  Wooldridge, MO
Author:  Gary Dyhouse
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  1042   Comments: 9
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Last minute checks are underway this morning.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:23:52 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:27:26 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  We are ready to go!
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:29:52 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:32:42 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Backing on to the Terminal
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/6/2010 11:34:34 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 5:59:56 PM
Location:  Grand Pass, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:01:07 PM
Location:  Grand Pass, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:03:27 PM
Location:  Malta Bend, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:04:27 PM
Location:  Malta Bend, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:06:10 PM
Location:  Marshall, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  227   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:07:53 PM
Location:  Marshall, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  211   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:10:17 PM
Location:  Lupus, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:11:24 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:13:00 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Servicing the UP 3985
Title:  Servicing the UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:14:38 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:16:17 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
UP 3985 passed by WB coal empties
Title:  UP 3985 passed by WB coal empties
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:17:29 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 6387(AC44CW)
Views:  492   Comments: 0
UP 3985 making the reverse move
Title:  UP 3985 making the reverse move
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:19:46 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 10/7/2010 6:20:59 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
UP 3985 gets the once over
Title:  UP 3985 gets the once over
Description:  Left Monett in the wee hours. Caught up with 3985 ahead of schedule at the serivce stop at Marshall. Thanks to son #2 for checking the UP web site and texting locations to us.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 2/3/2012 11:35:20 PM
Location:  Marshall, MO
Author:  Bob Courtney
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
UP 3985 rounding the bend at
Title:  UP 3985 rounding the bend at
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 2/3/2012 11:36:52 PM
Location:  Lamine, MO
Author:  Bob Courtney
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Rounding the curve
Title:  Rounding the curve
Description:  After waiting here a while and visiting with other fans, she rounds the bend and proves the spot was the right one.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 2/3/2012 11:40:40 PM
Location:  Lamine, MO
Author:  Bob Courtney
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  317   Comments: 7
Out of the curve
Title:  Out of the curve
Description:  UP 3985 stretches her legs as she exits the curve.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 2/3/2012 11:43:58 PM
Location:  Lamine, MO
Author:  Bob Courtney
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  195   Comments: 2
Runnin along side the River
Title:  Runnin along side the River
Description:  The Challenger runs along side the Missouri River south of Boonville (which we skipped hoping theyd have to slow for the crowds).
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 2/3/2012 11:47:34 PM
Location:  Sandy Hook, MO
Author:  Bob Courtney
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  204   Comments: 1


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