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5/4/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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 Challenger On Public Display
Title:  UP 3985 Challenger On Public Display
Description:  Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger 3985, The World's Largest Operating Steam Locomotive was Traveling to Houston For Super Bowl XXXVIII in January 2004 when it had a boiler problem and had to be repaired in STL. It was displayed out at Central Industrial Avenue.
Photo Date:  1/18/2004  Upload Date: 7/31/2009 8:40:40 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  576   Comments: 1
Challenger
Title:  Challenger
Description:  The Challenger takes a rest before being fixed.
Photo Date:  1/18/2004  Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:02:12 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
Water Tenders
Title:  Water Tenders
Description:  The Challenger's Auxiliary Water Tenders sit beside the special's passenger cars offering a rare view of the backs of the Old "Big Blow" Turbine Tenders.
Photo Date:  1/18/2004  Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:02:15 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  2059   Comments: 0
Servicing the Locomotive
Title:  Servicing the Locomotive
Description:  Chopper, Reed Jackson, and another steam crew member shoot the rods with the City of Bernie providing the light.
Photo Date:  1/22/2004  Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:06:08 PM
Location:  Bernie, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  400   Comments: 1
Mark Davis Hostling
Title:  Mark Davis Hostling
Description:  UP Public Relations Spokesman Mark Davis sits in the hogger's seat and checks the gauges.
Photo Date:  1/22/2004  Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:06:08 PM
Location:  Bernie, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  404   Comments: 1
4-6-6-4 Challenger - UP 3985
Title:  4-6-6-4 Challenger - UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger sits in the steam shop while having a little work done between trips.
Photo Date:  6/3/2009  Upload Date: 6/10/2009 6:25:55 PM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  Bound for the Sedalia, Missouri Sesquicentennial is UP 3985 on the head end of the "Missouri River Eagle", UP Train SMVKC 02 at MP 85.85 on the UP Kansas Sub.
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 7:04:11 PM
Location:  Delia, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  UP 3985 is headed out of Topeka after a service stop with the "Missouri River Eagle", running as UP Train SMVKC 02 today.
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 7:04:12 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  Rolling towards Kansas City is UP 3985 on the SMVKC 02, today's segment of the "Missouri River Eagle", headed to the Sedalia, Missouri Sesquicentennial.
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 7:04:13 PM
Location:  Linwood, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  Coming over the KCT High Line into Kansas City is UP Train SMVKC 02, the "Missouri River Eagle".
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 7:04:15 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  258   Comments: 2
Belly of the Challenger
Title:  Belly of the Challenger
Description:  Looking into the Challenger's firebox at Kansas City Union Station.
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/2/2010 7:04:16 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
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
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  186   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
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  198   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
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Fast Times
Title:  Fast Times
Description:  Rolling along at 50 MPH coming into Malta Bend.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:45 PM
Location:  Malta Bend, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
Engineer Steve Lee
Title:  Engineer Steve Lee
Description:  Steve Lee whistles for a crossing as we roll into Malta Bend at 50 MPH.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:47 PM
Location:  Malta Bend, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
Fireman Rick Braunschweig
Title:  Fireman Rick Braunschweig
Description:  Rick Braunschweig keeps the Challenger hot as we roll east towards Jeff City.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:48 PM
Location:  Malta Bend, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
Looking Back
Title:  Looking Back
Description:  I can see the rear end! I can see the rear end! Not used to that on the 120+ car coal trains.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:49 PM
Location:  Malta Bend, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  Stopped for servicing at Marshall is UP Train SKCJC 04 on the "Missouri River Eagle" trip.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:51 PM
Location:  Marshall, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
Engineer Ed Dickens
Title:  Engineer Ed Dickens
Description:  Ed Dickens brings her into Jeff City past a rock cut around River Jct.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:52 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
Fireman Ted Schulte
Title:  Fireman Ted Schulte
Description:  Ted Schulte works the injectors alongside the Missouri River as we roll into Jeff City.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:53 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  Stopped at the Amtrak Station in Jeff City for water is UP Train SKCJC 04 on the "Missouri River Eagle" trip before backing west to the wye for display.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:57 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Missouri River Eagle in the Missouri Capitol
Title:  Missouri River Eagle in the Missouri Capitol
Description:  Missouri Capitol Dome behind the Challenger 3985.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:57 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
Don't Even THINK of Parking Here!
Title:  Don't Even THINK of Parking Here!
Description:  Well, we did. Do something.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:22:59 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
Classy Lady
Title:  Classy Lady
Description:  A face synonymous with big excursion steam since the early 80's--UP Challenger 3985.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:23:01 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Plates
Title:  UP 3985 Plates
Description:  ALCO Product of July 1943, carrying a Builder Number of 70174.
Photo Date:  10/4/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 4:23:02 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
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
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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
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
Westbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  Westbound UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  UP 3985 arrived early into Kansas City Union Station tonight on UP Train SSDKC 10, which was today's segment of the Missouri River Eagle. I asked Steve Lee to keep the dynamo going and the headlight on a little while longer while we took a few night shots--he was happy to oblige. Out of all the days this thing has been around Missouri recently, this was the night I really wanted to shoot her, since seeing a hot UP steam engine after dark is a somewhat uncommon treat.
Photo Date:  10/10/2010  Upload Date: 11/10/2010 2:25:53 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Title:  UP 3985 and The Missouri River Eagle Train
Description:  The Challenger just came into Kansas City as UP Train SSDKC 10.
Photo Date:  10/10/2010  Upload Date: 11/10/2010 2:25:54 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
UP 3985 on Display
Title:  UP 3985 on Display
Description:  Sun broke through and offered some nice light on the smokebox and headlight.
Photo Date:  10/11/2010  Upload Date: 11/10/2010 2:25:31 PM
Location:  Kansas City, MO
Author:  Zach Pumphery
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  212   Comments: 0


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