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Pictures of UP 3985
 
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:  Challenger steam locomotive UP 3985 the "Missouri River Eagle" arriving in Gorham. It will turn around and be serviced before returning to St. Louis.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:11:20 AM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Doug Wolfe
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  547   Comments: 5
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Challenger steam locomotive UP 3985 the "Missouri River Eagle" in Southern Illinois.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:08:32 AM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Doug Wolfe
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  430   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  1940's technology races through rural Illinois in 2010.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 2:30:48 PM
Location:  Gorham, IL
Author:  Doug Wolfe
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Front shot
Title:  UP 3985 Front shot
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 2/21/2011 4:16:47 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Evan Acker
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
UP 3985 sitting in downtown STL
Title:  UP 3985 sitting in downtown STL
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 2/21/2011 4:11:05 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Evan Acker
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
UP 3985 on display
Title:  UP 3985 on display
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 2/21/2011 4:14:28 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Evan Acker
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  No mistaking this location, with the Gateway Arch in the background.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/15/2010 3:35:06 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The biggest operating steam engine in the world sits on display in St. Louis.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/15/2010 3:33:56 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  On display in downtown St Louis.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 10:07:19 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  466   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The westbound Missouri River Eagle special sits on display in downtown St. Louis.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 1:37:24 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The UP Challenger rests for the night.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 12:06:47 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  644   Comments: 7
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The UP Challenger spends the night in St. Louis under a clear sky.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/17/2010 9:50:44 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Matthew Chapman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
Fill UP
Title:  Fill UP
Description:  Fill it UP, check the oil and tires and wash the windshield
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/30/2010 10:27:37 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  David Bodkin
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:00:43 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
Steam swirls in the cab of UP 3985 at idle on Display at St. Louis, Mo.
Title:  Steam swirls in the cab of UP 3985 at idle on Display at St. Louis, Mo.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:01:16 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:02:18 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:02:41 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
Almost panoramic view of UP 3985 with the Arch and St. Louis Skyline to the east in background from Closed Compton Avenue Overpass
Title:  Almost panoramic view of UP 3985 with the Arch and St. Louis Skyline to the east in background from Closed Compton Avenue Overpass
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:20:11 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  2508   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:20:43 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Bob Bober
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
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:  400   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:  305   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:  367   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:  310   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:  294   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:  270   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:  781   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:  312   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:  921   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:  730   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:  483   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:  570   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:  3666   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:  485   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:  571   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:  310   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:  441   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:  469   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:  394   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:  403   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:  427   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:  349   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:  421   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:  465   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:  526   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:  627   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:  571   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:  549   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:  536   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:  568   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:  495   Comments: 0

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