Our story on Union Pacific's Challenger 3985 was originally produced when it was still in excursion service. It was retired by UP in 2020 and donated to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America last year where it will undergo restoration. Hop aboard our "blast from the past" story and enjoy this powerful locomotive's trek across Nebraska. #nebraska #trains #trainspotting Union Pacific Railroad | Nebraska Stories
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19K views · 1K reactions | The Union Pacific Challenger 3985 heads to Chicago for the 1993 NRHS Convention. From the Pentrex show "Steam to Chicago – The 1993 NRHS Convention" https://rfd.video/S2Chicago | Steam Giants | Facebook
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In 1982, a year after her restoration, Union Pacific Challenger 3985 is seen departing Salt Lake City. From the WB Video Productions show "Challenger ’82, Union Pacific’s 3985" https://rfd.video/Challenger82 | Steam Giants
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34K views · 3.5K reactions | After her restoration in 1981, Challenger #3985 is still a coal burner and eager to hit the rails for some 1982 touring. The famous locomotive is seen at a few locations. From the WB Video show "Challenger '82, Union Pacific's 3985" https://rfd.video/Challenger82 | Steam Giants | Facebook
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34K views · 3.5K reactions | After her restoration in 1981, Challenge…
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4.9K views · 473 reactions | The 3985 handles a short freight as part of it's testing for an assignment on an American President Lines stack train in 1990. From the WB Video show "Heavy Freight and Union Pacific 3985" https://rfd.video/Freight3985 | Steam Giants | Facebook
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172K views · 7.6K reactions | Union Pacific Challenger 3985 was "hired" to pull an 8900 foot long American President Line (APL) stack train on August 1st, 1991. We don't think any other producer covered this incredible event. From the WB Video Productions show "Heavy Freight and Union Pacific 3985" https://rfd.video/Freight3985 | Steam Giants | Facebook
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172K views · 7.6K reactions | Union Pacific Challenger 3985 was "hire…
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100K views · 6.3K reactions | After hauling a long APL stack train and some other freight, the 3985 arrives at home in Cheyenne and will get a break before her next show. From the WB Video show "Heavy Freight and Union Pacific 3985" https://rfd.video/Freight3985 | Steam Giants | Facebook
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100K views · 6.3K reactions | After hauling a long APL stack train an…
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