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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 10:51:09 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Philip Turner
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  252   Comments: 2
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:  208   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:  702   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:  232   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:  222   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:  226   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:  2317   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:  302   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:  318   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:  371   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:  422   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:  682   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:  429   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:  767   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:  323   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:  304   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:  330   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:  540   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:  513   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:  464   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:  557   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:  826   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:  632   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:  497   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:  475   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:  693   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:  1100   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:  218   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:  246   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:  225   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:  189   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:  261   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:  267   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:  267   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:  221   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:  226   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:  247   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:  229   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:  355   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:  234   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:  235   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:  293   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:  310   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:  596   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:  251   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:  259   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:  268   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:  193   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:  355   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:  219   Comments: 2


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