Union pacific 3985, also known as the challenger, is a fourcylinder simple articulated 4664 challenger type steam locomotive owned and last operated by the union pacific railroad. The steam train, engine came through our part of the sierra yesterday. Browse the newest, top selling and discounted trains products on steam new and trending top selling whats popular top rated upcoming results exclude some products. Download a larger image by clicking on any picture below. I was recently surfing youtube when i came across a statement in the description of a video.
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Union pacific 3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. The sight of the nations largest steam locomotive thrilled thousands of trackside viewers, and the talented pentrex camera crews were on hand at all the great photo locations to bring you this. Fans are invited to submit their favorite pictures. Feb 20, 2015 train simulator 20 full version pc games free download is now here. Courtesy of union pacific steam program up 3985 challenger c general notes this sound recording courtesy of union pacific heritage steam programme.
Apparently, a volunteerworker for the program was asked about the status of 3985, and when it will be out shopped and ready to go. Up next trains in cajon pass with 3 mile long train 42317 duration. Engine with plow, engine without plow, tender, 2 cp wood cabooses product installation download the file included in your order confirmation email or from your account downloads. I made friends with one of the boilermakers on the steam crew at railfest in north platte last year and got to ride the 844 from north platte to cheyenne this year, and he told me that it was going to be down for 35 years for the 1472 service days or 15 year fra. Including a custom whistle and bell and all new textures. Properly repaired, reliable and smoothrunning machinery under your locomotive can make the difference between a successful, profitable season and one filled with headaches caused by delayed and canceled trains. The video frames link to relatively small pictures. Union pacific steam locomotive 3985 challenger video. Pentrex train videos dvds and bluray official site railroad videos. Cp t1a nonstreamlined selkirk trainz steam locomotives. On dvd and bluray, from steam to the latest diesels. Follow 3985, which is also called the challenger, across the railway in wyoming, nebraska, iowa, missouri, illinois, oklahoma and texas.
From time to time i go railfaning at various museums and tourist railroads well where else can you photograph and video record steam locomotives theses days and sometimes one rare occasions you could spot me railfang class 1 main line action mostly in the chicago area. It is one of 105 challengers built for union pacific between 1936 and 1943 and was, for many years, the only operating engine of its class in the world the largest and most powerful operating steam locomotive. Union pacific challenger 3985 looked fantastic as it pulled its sleek passenger train over the formidable slopes of southern californias cajon pass. This diversion published and developed by railsimulator. The big nugget i took from that video was the failure again to mention 3985 when he made the comment about making things last so the young generations who have never seen a steam locomotive will get to see a big boy along with 844. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Old steam train stock footage, royalty free, video clips, stock video, video loops, stock video footage. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Steam locomotives are a rare sight in the 21st century, but it is even more unusual to see two of them running together. Train simulator 20 full version pc games free download.
This 4664 locomotive was running as part of the railroad public relations program. The chance to see mainline running of vintage steam is something to be cherished, and nothing less than magnificent. Here is a video of what i have been working on for msts. This is a revamp i have done to trainzitalias up 3985. Then on sept 3, 2010 the challenger emerged from the steam shops for.
As of september 17 2012, up 3985 was in the cheyenne steam shops with the boiler jacketing off, and some insulation peeled away. Until you do, you will not be able to download files or post messages. The videos final segment covers union pacifics steam program, which currently features the aforementioned no. Free train stock video footage licensed under creative commons, open source, and more. But in part 3, we start off with up steam manager scott george as he gives whistling the flag in a try while up steam fireman. This video follows santa fe steam locomotive 3751 pulling the california limited excursion train from helendale through victorville, summit, and the cajon pass on december 30, 1991. The big boys return to the rails is the product of more than two years of meticulous restoration work by the union pacific steam team.
Steam train sounds download steam train sound effects now. The worlds largest operating steam locomotive stokes up her big boiler for maximum steam pressure for an eastbound trip to omaha. Union pacific 3985, also known as the challenger, is a fourcylinder simple articulated 4664 challenger type steam locomotive owned and last operated by. Browse 2,471 steam train stock videos and clips available to use in your projects, or search for old train or trains to find more great stock footage and broll video clips. Chase the union pacific challenger class 4664 steam locomotive 3985 from pomona through cajon pass and victorville to yermo on august 20, 2000. Union pacific 3985 with maximum smoke in hd youtube. The best overall submissions also will be displayed on the up steam homepage. Built in july 1943 by the american locomotive company alco of schenectady, new york, no. Old steam train stock footage, royalty free clip, hd video. This video is informative on the history of the 3985, but not too detailed or complicated to make it boring for a kid. All sounds recorded by aj ireland at dunsmuir ca and klamath falls or in 2005.
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