UP "Challenger" 3985 - Steam Locomotive

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:19 pm

Brad wrote: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 · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:09 pm

Here is a Video of her at this same location.
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Post by **Brad** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:42 am

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...

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:47 pm

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

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:27 pm

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.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:35 pm

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

Allan_Love_Jr · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:52 pm

Brad wrote: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.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:30 pm

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 · Post by **Allan_Love_Jr** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:50 am

Wow. Outstanding photos Brad.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:04 pm

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

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