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Owner: Union Pacific Railroad Company
Model:Alco 4-6-6-4Built As:UP 3985 (4-6-6-4)
Serial Number:70174Order No:S-1879
Frame Number:21X32 cylinders, 69" driversBuilt:6/1943
Notes:Challenger class 4664-4, donated to RRHMA.
Other locos with this serial:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) CRR 676(4-6-6-4)
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UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  The steam beast at Old Bluff Rd
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 8:45:14 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  UP 3985 approaches the Water St crossing in Chester on her return trip.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 9:30:09 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  A bit closer to Water St in Chester IL.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 9:37:11 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
UP 3985 waits at the crossover.......
Title:  UP 3985 waits at the crossover.......
Description:  It was a good day for a chase for this beast. This is on the return from Gorham.......here it waits at the crossover near Moredock Lake, as track work and other trains have brought it to a stop.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 4/9/2014 7:59:15 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
UP 3985 hits the switches........
Title:  UP 3985 hits the switches........
Description:  After sitting for about 15 or 20 minutes, it's on the move again near Moredock lake.
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 4/9/2014 8:01:16 PM
Location:  Valmeyer, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  180   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  On the bridge into St Louis
Photo Date:  10/7/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 10:02:46 PM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  On display in downtown St Louis.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 10:07:19 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
UP 5716 and company....
Title:  UP 5716 and company....
Description:  A snow squall moved in as the special made it's way across the bridge near Moscow.
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 9:08:57 AM
Location:  Moscow, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5716(AC44CWCTE) UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 5511(2-10-2)
Views:  214   Comments: 2
From the other side....
Title:  From the other side....
Description:  We were able to find a not to crowded or busy crossing to get this shot.
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 9:11:36 AM
Location:  Durant, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 5511(2-10-2)
Views:  258   Comments: 2
Coming off the bridge and passing Abbey Station....
Title:  Coming off the bridge and passing Abbey Station....
Description:  They took it real slow coming across the bridge from IA to IL, to make sure nothing touched anything else.
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 9:15:35 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5511(2-10-2) UP 5716(AC44CWCTE) UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 6936(DDA40X)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  About to depart Amana for Silvis.
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 1/11/2025 3:41:49 PM
Location:  Amana, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  11   Comments: 0
Getting ready to depart South Amana...
Title:  Getting ready to depart South Amana...
Description:  We were able to make it to South Amana to get a few shots before it's trek to Silvis.
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 8:58:54 AM
Location:  South Amana, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 5716(AC44CWCTE) UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 5511(2-10-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 2
Traffic just zipping on by....
Title:  Traffic just zipping on by....
Description:  some slowed a bit, others just kept on going as the special moves by....
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 9:16:43 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5716(AC44CWCTE) UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 5511(2-10-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 1
Easing thru Oxford...
Title:  Easing thru Oxford...
Description:  Had to settle for this shot here, as multiple bodies got in the way....
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 8:59:50 AM
Location:  Oxford, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 5511(2-10-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  This spot is about half way between Oxford and Tiffin.....
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 9:01:43 AM
Location:  Oxford, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  126   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Was able to use the overhang from the building to block the sun to get this shot.
Photo Date:  11/19/2022  Upload Date: 11/22/2022 9:06:04 AM
Location:  Iowa City, IA
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4) UP 5716(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
UP 3985
Title:  UP 3985
Description:  Actual part of the cab, to be repaired/replaced???
Photo Date:  6/29/2024  Upload Date: 7/3/2024 1:57:28 PM
Location:  Silvis, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  162   Comments: 2

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