@@atsfevan0242 for what I understand of the donation agreement that if the UP wanted 3985 back the group that owns her now would give her back, but would be compensated. I think in form of another piece of equipment but I’m not exactly sure of that
I remember watching this on dvd as a child. I’m so glad to have found it on nice again. Truly an amazing film and locomotive. Thank you railway Productions for reuniting me with a childhood favorite!
I really enjoy seeing the old school footage of Challenger 3985 in operation, this locomotive is currently being rebuilt at a railroad maintenance facility in Silvis, Illinois for a second chance return to service. I will miss the 3985 being in operation, however I am pleased that big boy locomotive 4014 joined the UP rr heritage fleet & made a return to operation back in 2019.
I, with my mother, saw this locomotive come through Claremore, Oklahoma, in the late 90s. It was then billed as the world's largest active steam locomotive. Of course, this was before UP rebuilt the 2014 Big Boy for excursions. I really wish I could find those pictures of myself and my mother siding up to this behemoth while she was still alive.
Thank you very much for sharing this footage on RUclips!! I’m currently finishing the construction of a 3/4” scale Live Steam Challenger, and I have not been able to find my copy of your DVD (which I also grew up watching). You’ve inspired many of us over the years! Cheers 🔥
It's astounding how much as changed since this video was made. 3985's no longer *the* largest operating steam engine, she had been out of service since 2010 only to then be officially retired from the UP steam program a good twelve years later, and is now undergoing a second restoration under new owners and a new program. And 5511 no longer lurks in those UP sheds, having joined 3985 in being relocated and is finally being given the restoration treatment. The UP may not operate 3985 anymore, but part of me still holds out hope that we'll see her reunite with 844 and join 4014 as part of some "Big Three" (maybe even "Big Four" if you wanna count 5511) reunion type of event in the future.
@@zacharylucisbecker2352 What I recently discovered was that the music was used for Step Eight of Neway International's "Ultimate Step By Step Guide to Job Interviews." ruclips.net/video/1lbQh5ywjE8/видео.html
Great video! I have this one about UP 3985 on DVD! Will you do any video programs on Portland's most 2 famous steam locomotives, the SP&S 700 and the SP 4449 Daylight?
As I’m watching this video, I got sad news to tell all of you on longtime UP Steam member, Bob Krieger. He passed away at the age of 75 last year at the exact moment when the UP Heritage Equipment was being donated to the RRHMA. He’ll be missed.
Union Pacific 4-8-4 Locomotive 844 1:34 [train whistle] Kevin Michael Richardson: The U.P. Steam Program's other Locomotive is their newly refurbished number 844.
🇺🇸Locomotives of United States of America🇺🇸 Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Locomotive Big Boy 4014 Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Locomotive Challenger 3985 Union Pacific 4-8-4 Locomotive 844 Union Pacific 2-10-2 Locomotive 5511 Union Pacific 4-4-0 Locomotive 119 Union Pacific 4-12-2 Locomotive 9000
Now it's 2023, Bob Krieger passes away, and Challenger 3985 along with 2-10-2 5511, Centennial Diesel 6936 and other equipment were donated to Silvis IL.
Well it's sad to see both the formerly world's largest operating steam locomotive UP #3985, largest single unit diesel locomotive UP #6936, and UP #5511 no longer part of Union Pacific's heritage fleet. And Union Pacific donated those locomotives to the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvis, Illinois because all 3 locomotives needed more restoration work than the Union Pacific Steam Team had time to do it wasn't a financial issue Union Pacific proved that by dumping millions of dollars in restoring UP #4014 now the world's largest operational steam locomotive. And with UP #3985 it was non-operational since 2010 rumors of had it it's boiler was shot it needed a new boiler and the same frame up restoration work that UP #4014 needed hopefully someday it might return to its home rails of the Union Pacific system but we'll see.
I really enjoy seeing these steam engines of past, still in operation. But, I am a little confused, about the remark, that you made in the beginning, of this video, namely that the Chalenger is the biggest locomotive, in operation today, or something to that effect. I know that the Big Boy [#4014] is in operation, and I have been watching numerous videos, on 4014,and was under the impression that 4014, is the biggest & most powerful, of the steam engines, operating today. And I don't mean to diminish the Chalenger, by my remarks. I do, very muc]h enjoy All of the steam engines.
One thing UP has of Challenger is 4014 is using 3985s tender and vice versa. So will they swap tenders when Challenger is brought back or will they keep each others tenders
The June dates provided in this program are inconsistent, let alone incorrect, because the dates don't match with the respective days of the week. (examples: June 8, 2001 really falls on a Friday; June 9, 2001 really falls on a Saturday [the narrator mentions it falling on a Friday @ 12:24]; also note the narrator saying "May 11" @ 17:39 whereas earlier he mentioned June)?
Union Pacific Challenger is not the largest in the world, Union Pacific Big Boy is the largest in the world, challenger is 4-6-6-4 while big boy is 4-8-8-4
This was the largest operating steam locomotive running in the world when this was shot. 15 years before 4014 returned to operation. Big Boy 4014 Return to the Mainline ruclips.net/video/hMxhVpOkqdU/видео.html
At the time this was made big boy 4014 was sitting cold in the park. Challenger 3985 at the time was the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. And as far as the largest steam locomotive in the world, the Erie triplexes were bigger, but were not successful.
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My family bought me the dvd of this when I was very young and I still have it on my book shelf.
Hard to believe that 3985 is no longer apart of the UP steam program and now resides in Illinois undergoing a rebuild for a new lease on life.
So UP didnt loan the engine to them? They own 3985 now?
@@dillonohlemiller401 they donated it and the other equipment to them.
@@atsfevan0242 so it doesn’t belong to UP anymore?
@@dillonohlemiller401 correct, that's how a donation works .
@@atsfevan0242 for what I understand of the donation agreement that if the UP wanted 3985 back the group that owns her now would give her back, but would be compensated. I think in form of another piece of equipment but I’m not exactly sure of that
Yes! What a beautiful program, my favoritone. My favorite DVD from RP and the challenger 3985 is such a wonderful locomotive!
2:29 Rest in Peace Bob Krieger. You'll be missed by many people, and us railfans too.
Bro was a sex offender. Not a good guy, not someone to remember
@@blackbirdgaming8147your thinking of dickens
@@Lil_Pennsy If that’s what you want to believe
@@blackbirdgaming8147where did u find n/or here this slander
@@Lil_Pennsy It’s not slander if it’s true lol. Public record. Robert Paul Krieger, convicted 5/29/2003 for sexual exploitation of minors in Wyoming.
I remember watching this on dvd as a child. I’m so glad to have found it on nice again. Truly an amazing film and locomotive. Thank you railway Productions for reuniting me with a childhood favorite!
I really enjoy seeing the old school footage of Challenger 3985 in operation, this locomotive is currently being rebuilt at a railroad maintenance facility in Silvis, Illinois for a second chance return to service. I will miss the 3985 being in operation, however I am pleased that big boy locomotive 4014 joined the UP rr heritage fleet & made a return to operation back in 2019.
4014's arival was a welcome relief for 3985 as the latter was more or less getting worked pretty hard and needs some down time for repairs.
Wonderful program!
Agreed
#3985 will return so will #5511 and the other locomotives shown in this film. RRHMA has them and they are being restored even as we speak.
4 Legendary Locomotives. They have no choice but to run a quadruple header at least once. Challenger, 844, Big Boy and 5511 will be reunited
You Mean They Will Return to Cheyenne WY For A Visit and When The 3985 operates again He Will be The Second largest Operational Steam Locomotive
Looks very good I watched the video when I was childhood
I, with my mother, saw this locomotive come through Claremore, Oklahoma, in the late 90s. It was then billed as the world's largest active steam locomotive. Of course, this was before UP rebuilt the 2014 Big Boy for excursions. I really wish I could find those pictures of myself and my mother siding up to this behemoth while she was still alive.
I’ve been waiting ages to watch that video once more
History is alive and running!
Awesome video
12:22 All aboard for Council Bluffs!
Delighted Thanks 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
47:16, I love it when it hits the diamond!
Thank you very much for sharing this footage on RUclips!! I’m currently finishing the construction of a 3/4” scale Live Steam Challenger, and I have not been able to find my copy of your DVD (which I also grew up watching). You’ve inspired many of us over the years! Cheers 🔥
It's astounding how much as changed since this video was made.
3985's no longer *the* largest operating steam engine, she had been out of service since 2010 only to then be officially retired from the UP steam program a good twelve years later, and is now undergoing a second restoration under new owners and a new program. And 5511 no longer lurks in those UP sheds, having joined 3985 in being relocated and is finally being given the restoration treatment.
The UP may not operate 3985 anymore, but part of me still holds out hope that we'll see her reunite with 844 and join 4014 as part of some "Big Three" (maybe even "Big Four" if you wanna count 5511) reunion type of event in the future.
I’m hoping that 3985 will reunite with the 844 and the 4014 someday!
Nice video! I'm so ready for this
54:15 my favorite part
Nice! This was one of my favorite programs from you while growing up.
I have this😂😂😂😂 I love it, it made my childhood😊❤❤
1:35 there is a scene from the alphabet train was SO cool!!! 😎
Beautiful steam locomotive 🚂 👍😁
5:28 All aboard for North Platte!
the Challenger who's gonna get steamed .
00:58:16 my favorite part of this song
Do you happen to know the name of it? I can't find it anywhere
@@AmericanRailfan-gb8oqI wish I did butt I don’t
@@zacharylucisbecker2352 What I recently discovered was that the music was used for Step Eight of Neway International's "Ultimate Step By Step Guide to Job Interviews."
ruclips.net/video/1lbQh5ywjE8/видео.html
@@kjfenterprises9618 thank you
Edit: is there a version of it where no one speaks?
I guess this video is posted on RUclips in honor of #3985’s 80th birthday, correct?
42:36 the Union Pacific train has departed St. Louis and returning back to Cheyenne for her trip home!!!
at least 3985 has a new lease on life and 5511 will run at last after years and years in the back shop
So, is this the Original program on the 3985 in 2001, not the one from 2007 or 2008?
Yes it is
Now that I realize it I guess that gray strip on the side of the screen was not an issue with my dvd.
Great video! I have this one about UP 3985 on DVD! Will you do any video programs on Portland's most 2 famous steam locomotives, the SP&S 700 and the SP 4449 Daylight?
4449 is in "Big Steam" which will be uploaded shortly.
@@RailwayProductions Awesome! I can't wait to see it!
Is this The same 3985 Program that came in The America By Rail DVD Boxset?
I have it on dvd
As do I, but mine got slightly damaged
Same.
0:16 I honestly thought that that song sorta sounded like something that would have come from Thomas.
As I’m watching this video, I got sad news to tell all of you on longtime UP Steam member, Bob Krieger. He passed away at the age of 75 last year at the exact moment when the UP Heritage Equipment was being donated to the RRHMA. He’ll be missed.
Bob was a good guy...
What a legend. Rest easy Bob❤❤.
46:33 reminds me of a shot i got of big boy 4014 sitting in coffeyville kansas in 2019.
Union Pacific 4-8-4 Locomotive 844
1:34 [train whistle]
Kevin Michael Richardson: The U.P. Steam Program's other Locomotive is their newly refurbished number 844.
Alright 2 new Steam train videos are coming up
Please can you upload on the road with frisco 1522 please? Thank you! 😊
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🇺🇸Locomotives of United States of America🇺🇸
Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Locomotive Big Boy 4014
Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Locomotive Challenger 3985
Union Pacific 4-8-4 Locomotive 844
Union Pacific 2-10-2 Locomotive 5511
Union Pacific 4-4-0 Locomotive 119
Union Pacific 4-12-2 Locomotive 9000
NUMBER 838
Why has no one thought of remaking the introduction theme song of this episode?
Now it's 2023, Bob Krieger passes away, and Challenger 3985 along with 2-10-2 5511, Centennial Diesel 6936 and other equipment were donated to Silvis IL.
Believe it or not, the 4014 currently is safer to operate because it has not had such a lengthy excursion career
I like this better than The Challenger (Big Boy's Not-So-Little-Sister)
Challenger is still running on my mobil railroad 👍👍😊😊Sub from Peter
NUMBER 3977
I am from California.
NUMBER 3985
Well it's sad to see both the formerly world's largest operating steam locomotive UP #3985, largest single unit diesel locomotive UP #6936, and UP #5511 no longer part of Union Pacific's heritage fleet. And Union Pacific donated those locomotives to the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvis, Illinois because all 3 locomotives needed more restoration work than the Union Pacific Steam Team had time to do it wasn't a financial issue Union Pacific proved that by dumping millions of dollars in restoring UP #4014 now the world's largest operational steam locomotive. And with UP #3985 it was non-operational since 2010 rumors of had it it's boiler was shot it needed a new boiler and the same frame up restoration work that UP #4014 needed hopefully someday it might return to its home rails of the Union Pacific system but we'll see.
She'll be back soon don't worry only took 16 years.
I live in California.
0:16 A 4-6-6-4 Challenger type engine number 3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.
It was up until May 2019.
I really enjoy seeing these steam engines of past, still in operation. But, I am a little confused, about the remark, that you made in the beginning, of this video, namely that the Chalenger is the biggest locomotive, in operation today, or something to that effect. I know that the Big Boy [#4014] is in operation, and I have been watching numerous videos, on 4014,and was under the impression that 4014, is the biggest & most powerful, of the steam engines, operating today. And I don't mean to diminish the Chalenger, by my remarks. I do, very muc]h enjoy All of the steam engines.
When this video was produced 4014 was not operational.
NUMBER 6922
When was this taken
2001
42:37 Depart St. Louis
what is Kiamachi RR mean?
Kiamachi railroad
Its another freight company
also as a request: and idea of your own: make an upload called BNSF's Arizona Divide? Thank you!!!
Will get to AZ Divide
@@RailwayProductions ok good for you RP!!!
@@RailwayProductions ok that will be a 3rd series to the BNSF
One thing UP has of Challenger is 4014 is using 3985s tender and vice versa. So will they swap tenders when Challenger is brought back or will they keep each others tenders
They will swap.
The June dates provided in this program are inconsistent, let alone incorrect, because the dates don't match with the respective days of the week. (examples: June 8, 2001 really falls on a Friday; June 9, 2001 really falls on a Saturday [the narrator mentions it falling on a Friday @ 12:24]; also note the narrator saying "May 11" @ 17:39 whereas earlier he mentioned June)?
That we can agree on.
A lot of us picked up on that😂😂. Oh well mistakes happen😂
next video will be Chicago's Metra
NUMBER 844
3985 > 4014
Agreed. Also, Fetter > light
Objectively incorrect
Union Pacific Challenger is not the largest in the world, Union Pacific Big Boy is the largest in the world, challenger is 4-6-6-4 while big boy is 4-8-8-4
This was the largest operating steam locomotive running in the world when this was shot. 15 years before 4014 returned to operation.
Big Boy 4014 Return to the Mainline
ruclips.net/video/hMxhVpOkqdU/видео.html
@@RailwayProductions18 years actually because this video of 3985 was filmed in 2001 while 4014 returned to steam in 2019.
Union Pacific 4-8-4 Locomotive 844
1:36 [train whistle]
Union Pacific Challenger 3985
Beats
Norfolk & Western Class A 1218
And the same could be said that
Union Pacific Big Boy 4014
Also Beats
Norfolk & Western Class Y 2156
Choo choo
NUMBER 5511
Big boy 4014 in the biggest loco in the world not challenger
At the time this was made big boy 4014 was sitting cold in the park.
Challenger 3985 at the time was the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.
And as far as the largest steam locomotive in the world, the Erie triplexes were bigger, but were not successful.
49:18, I love it when it hits the diamond!