Heartland Flyer Read Down - Read the direction of travel and stop sequence from the top down. Overnight Train- The train stops at this location between 8:00pm - 5:00am. Unstaffed Station - …

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No. 3985 is one of only two Challengers still in existence and the only one to have operated in excursion service. No. 3985 operated in revenue service until 1957.

The locomotive operated in fast freight and passenger service, pulling its last revenue train in 1957 before going into storage and eventual retirement in July 1962. UP #3985 was chosen …

No. 3985 last operated in "regular" train service in 1957. It was retired in 1962 and stored in the roundhouse in Cheyenne, Wyoming, until 1975 when it was placed on display near the …

Union Pacific Railroad No. 3985, famously known as "The Challenger" is a 4-6-6-4 articulated steam locomotive of the 4664-4 class. Built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in …

Feb 25, 2025 · UP 3985 was officially retired in 1962 after it had remained in storage at Cheyenne, Wyoming since 1957. After retirement Union Pacific continued to keep the …

In 2022 UP donated 3985, along with other rolling equipment, to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvas, IL. In 2023 Railroad Heritage began work to return 3985 to operational status.

Oct 1, 2008 · Union Pacific 3985 is a four-cylinder simple articulated 4-6-6-4 "Challenger"-type steam locomotive built in July 1943 by ALCO.

Jan 6, 2023 · Because of its poor mechanical condition, No. 3985 was officially retired from excursion service in 2020. And now, an umpteenth life is just about to begin for the lovely & …