UP "Challenger" 3985 - Steam Locomotive

[almighty_tuna]

It is the largest operating steam engine in the world and the second largest ever built.

Oh wow .. I had no idea!  cool

[Allan_Love_Jr]

Here is a Video of her at this same location.
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[Brad]

Several things....

1.  Great Video and pics!
2.  Amazing seeing that6 articulated frame
3.  Apparently they left cars in north CB
4.  What time did it finally show up after I left
5.  Email me about how to post video...

[Brad]

The 3985 was moved sometime today from 9th ave back to the Heritage shops on Avenue "G"

[Allan_Love_Jr]

I took the chance to run down to Council Bluffs again to Photograph The Challenger. I drove down to the Golden Spike Park and found that it wasn't there. So I had to call Brad. Thank you so very much for the Great help Brad. I did find her. Here are my last and final Roster shots for 2008. Enjoy.





Later everyone.

[Brad]

No Problem!  I am surprised you got that close in the north yard? No Railroad Police?

[Allan_Love_Jr]

No Problem!  I am surprised you got that close in the north yard? No Railroad Police?

Nope. Not one Cop. There was a security guard there. And he alone didn't even bother us at all. I asked him if it was ok to Photograph the Locomotive and he said no problem. Nope, I had not one problem.

[Brad]

Finally... Here are my photos:

Steve Lee at the throttle guiding the Challenger through California Junction:






Good Crowd at California Junction waving at the crew after they shoot their photos and videos:


Now South of Crescent, Iowa, coasting in to North Council Bluffs:






Finally entering the yard:




Someones youtube video... I love the whistle!
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[Allan_Love_Jr]

Wow. Outstanding photos Brad.

[windsor]

That sure is an impressive piece of machinery.  Look at all the people, was that a popular location for viewing?