Two fans grab a shot of Challenger 3985 from the shoulder of Route 30 as it heads east across the Nebraska plains. A fast-approaching westbound manifest, led by UP 4005, can be seen in the distanc... (more)
Which is rarer? Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 3985, the world's only operating Challenger and one of two remaining, seems like the easy answer. However, a closer look reveals that the switcher is P... (more)
The UP steam crew continues to go about their business into the night preparing the 3985 for the next day's run from Mo. Valley to Boone, IA. Special thanks to Kent from SD for the lighting.