Union Pacific Challenger

UP Challenger 3985 charges over Union Pacific trackage (formerly the Chicago & Northwestern) in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois (my home turf growing up as a kid) on Father's Day 2002.
Charlie Jett
Eugene, Oregon
It was exciting to later see the latest restored Union Pacific steam locomotive, Big Boy #4014, charge westbound over these same tracks in July 2019.

[@thomasavensjr.2790]

Excellent footage of UP 3985, hopefully this locomotive will be returned to operation again after receiving the necessary maintenance.

[@msj191961]

So interesting to see this locomotive come through my hometown Wheaton. I was born in '98, so I would have only been almost 4 years old when it came through. Hopefully someday they'll bring 844, 3985, or 4014 through Wheaton.

[@dwkcamman611]

My Dad and I were on that trip...One of the best fan trips ever!!!

[@transportationproductions1794]

They got some footage of the Union Pacific Challenger for I Love Big Trains DVD Part 2. It wad that same year! Union Pacific 3985 did become famous in media, too. Just like UP 844.

[@Hail2Pitt412]

fantastic video! Love the whistle and great shots of the engine!

[@bobbyjekins9807]

great footage gotta love 3985!!

[@maxm2317]

Gotta love them Hancock 3 Chimes. They're just full of surprises. I wish Andy Muller would just slap one on 425 one of these days. That's all for now. Check ya later.
-Max

[@mrtrainmaster8007]

1:08 College Avenue Station could be a great place for a photo runby.

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

When Is Union Pacific 3985 Coming Back?

[@ThePeninsulaRailfan]

Never ever

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

@@ThePeninsulaRailfan Because It’s My Favorite Union Pacific Steam Locomotives With The Big Boy

[@ThePeninsulaRailfan]

@@willberestartingthischanne9984 no wonder, we all love locomotives

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

@@ThePeninsulaRailfan 3985 Is One Of My Favorite Steam Locomotives

[@ThePeninsulaRailfan]

@@willberestartingthischanne9984 ok

[@fjbutch]

fantastic video mate.....*****

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 3985 está soprando o 2000s whistle igual a voz da cunhada Angelica

[@rosangelaferreiradelimasou7117]

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[@factssoup5056]

Rail giant 😍

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 3985 goes to Chicago

[@rosangelaferreiradelimasou7117]

Bruh

[@cpjjp4705]

What’s the difference between the big boy and the Challenger they both look the same but with different number of wheels?

[@thunderstormzlightning]

awesome five stars

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 3985 going to milwaukee

[@rosangelaferreiradelimasou7117]

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[@DAL3294]

1:22 best part

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

1:22

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 3985 high speeds fast

[@rosangelaferreiradelimasou7117]

I'm never gonna ask.

[@ThePeninsulaRailfan]

Retired