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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:  The steam beast at Old Bluff Rd
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 8:45:14 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985 approaches the Water St crossing in Chester on her return trip.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 9:30:09 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  A bit closer to Water St in Chester IL.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 9:37:11 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  On the bridge into St Louis
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 10:02:46 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" leading "Missouri River Eagle" through southern Illinois
Title:  Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" leading "Missouri River Eagle" through southern Illinois
Description:  The Union Pacific #3985 "Challenger" leading the "Missouri River Eagle" north past Harris Road, near Valmeyer, IL as it makes its return trip to St. Louis from Gorham, IL on October 7, 2010
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 12:13:14 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  William Acord
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:04:31 PM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  239   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:05:03 PM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  233   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:05:54 PM
Location:  Fountain, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  243   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:45:40 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  166   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:46:38 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  207   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/18/2010 4:47:04 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  224   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:43:03 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  152   Comments: 2
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:43:29 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Tracy Bone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  144   Comments: 2
Baking in the morning sun
Title:  Baking in the morning sun
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:43:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  I think I can, I think I can!
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:43:33 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:43:49 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  196   Comments: 3
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:44:19 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Rolling back in after a hard days run
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/16/2010 2:44:04 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  steven hamilton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The Challenger is Coming
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:08:50 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Im glad i went to see this beast.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:09:59 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:11:48 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:13:21 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Reed Jackson
Title:  Reed Jackson
Description:  Nmra 75th
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:35:16 AM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Challenger 3 Miles South of Dupo
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:47:14 AM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Get off the Phone and enjoy the Challenger
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/8/2010 10:48:57 AM
Location:  Columbia, IL
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
Getting ready to go.
Title:  Getting ready to go.
Description:  I did not get many photos of this beast, because I mainly video taped it.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/13/2010 4:52:48 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  395   Comments: 3
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:14 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  224   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:15 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  342   Comments: 3
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:16 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description:  Gary Waxler standing next to UP 3985. My one & only other time of seeing this engine in person was in November 1992. Hopefully I'll see it some more.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Ryan Koertge
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description:  UPP 809 'JIM ADAMS' was the first of 2 auxiliary water tenders. The men in front were UP employees discussing the agenda for the day.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/28/2010 5:35:21 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  473   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:18 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  266   Comments: 5
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:19 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  256   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB at S. Ewing Ave. & Papin St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:20 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  298   Comments: 2
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:21 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  278   Comments: 3
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle EB
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:22 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  351   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB through the Dupo yard
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB through the Dupo yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:23 PM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  309   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB through the Dupo yard
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB through the Dupo yard
Description:  Maybe my date is wrong......
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:23 PM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  300   Comments: 5
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB
Description:  One railfan even went to the extreme of getting on top of their vehicle..... It's amazing some of the locations we get to get the perfect shot or video! :)
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:26 PM
Location:  Fountain, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  359   Comments: 2
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle SB
Description:  North of Valmeyer on Bluff Rd., I think. Hope I got the date right.....
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:27 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  296   Comments: 2
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Description:  From left to right: Marcus Mosberger, UP 3985, Steven Hamilton, Judy Hamilton (his wife), Matthew Hamilton (his son) behind Ryan, & Ryan Koertge. And yes, we got video that close!
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:28 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  348   Comments: 1
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Description:  Ryan (standing next to the tracks) didn't realize how close he was till it got to him.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:29 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  357   Comments: 4
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Description:  UP 3985 blast past a coal train led by 6476, which is waiting on a crew.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:29 PM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 6476(AC44CW)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle NB
Description:  UP 3985 blast past a coal train led by 6476, which is waiting on a crew.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:30 PM
Location:  Dupo, IL
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 6476(AC44CW)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Description:  Just behind me is where it 'spent the night'.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:33 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  325   Comments: 4
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Description:  Just behind me is where it 'spent the night'.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/12/2010 7:49:36 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  339   Comments: 3
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Description:  Approaching the switch to the siding where it spent the night.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/28/2010 5:35:54 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle WB at S. Jefferson Ave.
Description:  Approaching the switch to the siding where it spent the night.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/28/2010 5:35:54 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gar{ Waxler
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & PaIin St.
Title:  UP 3985 Missouri River Eagle at S. Ewing Ave. & PaIin St.
Description:  The Challenger pulling into its 'stable' for the waiting & adoring fans.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/28/2010 5:35:56 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Waxler
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  197   Comments: 0


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