3985 reborn         
UP Challenger 3985 was on static display at Cheyenne, WY for many years. Then some employees got the notion it might run again. Here, in September of 1979, a burro crane has laid panels to the Challenger, the fence has been removed and geep 327 shepherds the locomotive, with prodigious oiling of valve and driving gear, west to Tower "A" for a reverse move back towards the roundhouse where the capable steam crew will embark upon the process of readying the sleek beauty for many years of excursion service.
Date: 9/10/1979 Location: Cheyenne, WY   Map Show Cheyenne on a rail map Views: 3219 Collection Of:   Rick Erben
Locomotives: UP 327(GP9) UP 3985(4-6-6-4)    Author:  Rick Erben
3985 reborn
Picture Categories: Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  Flashes from the past
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Name Type Comments Date
Jacob Rink General Nice photo! 9/7/2012 8:32:55 PM
Robert Krieger General Rick Can I have your permission to use this photo of yours pulling 3985 out of the parking lot for an anniversary article I am doing? 4/7/2021 2:22:06 PM
Robert Krieger General Bob3985@live.com. Also we pay for photos used if you provide contact info. 4/7/2021 2:22:51 PM

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