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UP 3985 Challenger On Public Display |
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Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger 3985, The World's Largest Operating Steam Locomotive was Traveling to Houston For Super Bowl XXXVIII in January 2004 when it had a boiler problem and had to be repaired in STL. It was displayed out at Central Industrial Avenue. |
Photo Date: |
1/18/2004 Upload Date: 7/31/2009 8:40:40 PM |
Location: |
Saint Louis, MO |
Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3985(4-6-6-4) |
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581 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Challenger |
Description: |
The Challenger takes a rest before being fixed. |
Photo Date: |
1/18/2004 Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:02:12 PM |
Location: |
Saint Louis, MO |
Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3985(4-6-6-4) |
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426 Comments: 0 |
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Water Tenders |
Description: |
The Challenger's Auxiliary Water Tenders sit beside the special's passenger cars offering a rare view of the backs of the Old "Big Blow" Turbine Tenders. |
Photo Date: |
1/18/2004 Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:02:15 PM |
Location: |
Saint Louis, MO |
Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3985(4-6-6-4) |
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2099 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Loaded Coal Train Derailment |
Description: |
This eastbound loaded coal train derailed on the crossing at Gratiot Tower about 10 minutes before this was taken. |
Photo Date: |
1/18/2004 Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:02:17 PM |
Location: |
Saint Louis, MO |
Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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399 Comments: 0 |
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Servicing the Locomotive |
Description: |
Chopper, Reed Jackson, and another steam crew member shoot the rods with the City of Bernie providing the light. |
Photo Date: |
1/22/2004 Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:06:08 PM |
Location: |
Bernie, MO |
Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3985(4-6-6-4) |
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406 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Mark Davis Hostling |
Description: |
UP Public Relations Spokesman Mark Davis sits in the hogger's seat and checks the gauges. |
Photo Date: |
1/22/2004 Upload Date: 12/23/2006 6:06:08 PM |
Location: |
Bernie, MO |
Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3985(4-6-6-4) |
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409 Comments: 1 |
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