In retrospect to MILW 261, Union Pacific's Challenger is the sole power on a Westbound steam special, going from Boone Iowa to Fremont Nebraska.

UP 3985 steams past an Intermodal train, pulled by UP 9705 and UP 1813, on its way to its Houston destination.

Must make a service stop despite terrible weather. Crew is prepared

Severe Storms and 5" rain could not keep Challenger from Conroe

Engineer talks with rain soaked crowd as UP 3985 makes 1st stop on way back home from Houston trip.

Challenger on Display

UP 3985 enters UP Monroe Yard at Thomas St. for a overnight stay before heading to Houston.

Another shot of UP 3985 on display in Pine Bluff, AR.

Data plate on the side of UP 3985

The summer tour of UP 3985 has a Memorial Day layover in Pine Bluff, AR.

Inside cab shot of UP 3985.

Wheel and piston of UP 3985.