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19K views · 1K reactions | The Union Pacific Challenger 3985 heads to Chicago for the 1993 NRHS Convention. From the Pentrex show "Steam to Chicago – The 1993 NRHS Convention" https://rfd.video/S2Chicago | Steam Giants | Facebook

In 1982, a year after her restoration, Union Pacific Challenger 3985 is seen departing Salt Lake City. From the WB Video Productions show "Challenger ’82, Union Pacific’s 3985" https://rfd.video/Challenger82 | Steam Giants

4.9K views · 472 reactions | The 3985 handles a short freight as part of it's testing for an assignment on an American President Lines stack train in 1990. From the WB Video show "Heavy Freight and Union Pacific 3985" https://rfd.video/Freight3985 | Steam Giants | Facebook

Challenger #3985 is on it's way to the ex Clinchfield Railroad where CSX will use it on it's annual Santa Train. From the GSVP program "Challenger Goes East" https://rfd.video/ChallengerEast | Steam Giants

Union Pacific Challenger #3985 pulls an American President Lines stack train out of Cheyenne and is seen again on Archer Hill where it meets a westbound. From the WB Video program "Heavy Freight and Union Pacific 3985" https://rfd.video/Freight3985 | Steam Giants

99K views · 6.4K reactions | The resoration of Union Pacific Challenger #3985 began in 1979. She had a great second life. From the WB Video show "Challenger ’82, Union Pacific’s 3985" https://rfd.video/Challenger82 | Steam Giants | Facebook

Our story on Union Pacific's Challenger 3985 was originally produced when it was still in excursion service. It was retired by UP in 2020 and donated to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America last year where it will undergo restoration. Hop aboard our "blast from the past" story and enjoy this powerful locomotive's trek across Nebraska. #nebraska #trains #trainspotting Union Pacific Railroad | Nebraska Stories