Union Pacific 3985 Highball Lodgepole

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  • @arthurbaldwin1804
    @arthurbaldwin1804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Man that whistle just give you goosebumps. Old mans memories that brought flooding back.

    • @jesstill7833
      @jesstill7833 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here it makes me so happy it’s like something from the past

  • @t-0ne469
    @t-0ne469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    For anyone wondering about the future for the challenger, 3985 is going to be restored back to operating condition by the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America along with 5511

    • @aaron-prime117
      @aaron-prime117 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They just got to 6936 Centennial running again and she’s good to go

  • @EngineerDaylight
    @EngineerDaylight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    We will always remember you 3985, for your whistle will still Echo through the high country of Southern Wyoming

    • @rjharmonproductions
      @rjharmonproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You know it's still in the Cheyenne Wyoming round housejust without it's tender which 4014 has

    • @saxonaudio
      @saxonaudio ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rjharmonproductions wrong! It’s currently being restored back to operating condition by the railroad heritage of Midwest America in Silvis Illinois.

  • @dwill4039
    @dwill4039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Beautiful audio I’m literally almost in tears listening to her build up speed. Such a magnificent machine. I hope one day she will get that highball once again. Truly my favorite of all the restored steam engines. Thanks for posting!

  • @trespire
    @trespire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great video shots and sound, hope UP take good care of Challenger, get her fully serviceable again.

    • @That_Thicc_Cat
      @That_Thicc_Cat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, I hope we can see Challenger and Big Boy pulling mile longs trains side by side!

    • @EngineerDaylight
      @EngineerDaylight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@That_Thicc_Cat unfortunately that's going to take a miracle 3985 running with 4014

    • @That_Thicc_Cat
      @That_Thicc_Cat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EngineerDaylight I’ve watched your fastest steam locomotives video, good stuff! Also your reply makes me sad, it would be awesome

    • @EngineerDaylight
      @EngineerDaylight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@That_Thicc_Cat I apologize if that sounded a bit too harsh, I wanted to see the 3985 run with 4014 as well. Unfortunately Union Pacific retired it

    • @That_Thicc_Cat
      @That_Thicc_Cat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@EngineerDaylight hopefully we will be able to see 4014 pull a full length freight train!

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw 3985 as the Clinchfield in Louisville back in the 90's. Only time I ever got to see an articulated in steam. Wish it was going to run again! Thought they had another challenger in the Up shops surprised they can't repair 3985 but I guess only so much coin to go around the Steam program.

  • @davontedavis2189
    @davontedavis2189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    She’s amazing hope to see her pull freight like she did back when was was built

    • @davontedavis2189
      @davontedavis2189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @James Ross it would be nice to see that again

    • @RocketStephen618
      @RocketStephen618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sadly she has been retired. :(

    • @aver4ge_gam3r37
      @aver4ge_gam3r37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RocketStephen618 i hear they are restoring/rebuilding her.

    • @RocketStephen618
      @RocketStephen618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aver4ge_gam3r37 That was sadly just a rumor, the Union Pacific Announced that 3985 will be officially retired last year in the Steam club

    • @realzachycards
      @realzachycards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s not the case anymore 3985, 5511, 6936, and several pieces of rolling stock are soon to be moved to Illinois for restoration

  • @johnyoung9874
    @johnyoung9874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    GREAT VIDEO ! From a 74 year old. I remember when steam engines ran every day hauling freight and pulling passenger trains. My dad retired from the Baltimore and Ohio.

    • @andynieuwenhuis7833
      @andynieuwenhuis7833 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      THE VERY interesting part is, thus Engine has MORE PULLING POWER, than Two Diesel Engines working together one behind the other.

  • @santafemiket
    @santafemiket 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    UP 3985 is nothing but beauty and power!

    • @santafemiket
      @santafemiket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now it is officially retired, never to run and maybe never see!

    • @MackeyBigBoy4014
      @MackeyBigBoy4014 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@santafemiket
      As of February 2023, it is undergoing restoration to operating condition.

  • @wesw9586
    @wesw9586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I really hope you get her back under steam. I saw her years ago and I would love to see her on the high iron again.

    • @NEAFarmKid4010
      @NEAFarmKid4010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately, even though I'm sure Ed wants to, I don't think the railroad will let them.

    • @Scorp111786
      @Scorp111786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We’ll, You’re in luck. 3985, 5511 and 6936 are going to the shops in Silvia, IL to become Operational again They are shipping out soon

    • @wesw9586
      @wesw9586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Scorp111786 yep! So excited to see it. Maybe they'll do what I always hoped for and use 6936 as dynamic brakes and backup power for the Challenger. If they have to drag a diesel around, it might as well be a cool one!

  • @alj3469
    @alj3469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love these old steam locomotives.

  • @oldbassist60
    @oldbassist60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still shining in her final hours of glory.

  • @DL541
    @DL541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your videos are awesome, well done. Your videos put the railroad back in steam videos.

  • @stiffneck2090
    @stiffneck2090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As long as "retired" doesn't mean "scrapped" ! Thanks for sharing, was wondering what happened to this one.

  • @wolfgangkrebl3056
    @wolfgangkrebl3056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She is such a beauty. Hope to see her on the high iron soon. ❤️

    • @Moltar_Railfan
      @Moltar_Railfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      About that.....UP officially retired 3985

    • @wolfgangkrebl3056
      @wolfgangkrebl3056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Moltar_Railfan yes, unfortunately you are right. But hope is a wonderful thing and maybe a way is found to make her up and running

    • @That_Thicc_Cat
      @That_Thicc_Cat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Moltar_Railfan noooo

    • @That_Thicc_Cat
      @That_Thicc_Cat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Moltar_Railfan at least we have big boy and 844

    • @saxonaudio
      @saxonaudio ปีที่แล้ว

      @@That_Thicc_Cat not to worry. 3985 is being restored back to operation as we speak. But it’s in Silvis Illinois.

  • @aaron-prime117
    @aaron-prime117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She’s got a whistle that echoes like the ghost train but she’s a magnificent side no matter what and when she gets fully restored she’ll be just like she was when she was restored a long time ago roaring down the main line.

  • @Gabethenwr77
    @Gabethenwr77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can’t wait for her to return to steam soon

  • @BretherenDieselMedia
    @BretherenDieselMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    3985 always put on a better show than big boy ! Every time you see a clip of 4014 its uneventful and barely under throttle

  • @Wix86
    @Wix86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful old beast, but you can feel how tired he is. Its joyful to see him able to give it his all one last time.

  • @jacksalvin364
    @jacksalvin364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    3985 begins her 2nd career as an excursion locomotive in 1981 and she continues on the excursions all the way until 2010.

  • @halvo265
    @halvo265 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG! These steamers are so bloody gorgeous.

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @vilemmarakii9809
    @vilemmarakii9809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love this engine. she is my favourite.

  • @johnruiz8758
    @johnruiz8758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video as always, Skip! - John Ruiz. 😉

  • @mylesspear
    @mylesspear 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Press f to pay respects for 3985.

  • @alexhaplau-colan5414
    @alexhaplau-colan5414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember my childhood, I am an engineer, these machines are some sort of beings they can talk to you, yes, their efficiency is 2% or less, yes, they make a lot of CO2, plants need to eat too, they're more than a machine, they're a beautiful memory.
    They should be allowed to exist.

  • @aaronspringborn34
    @aaronspringborn34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let me be clear about something, Ed Dickens said before the 3985 will not mechanized for the 4014. There are some similarities but he said that the parts are different

    • @rjharmonproductions
      @rjharmonproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But 4014 is using 3985s tender

    • @rudycarlson8245
      @rudycarlson8245 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rjharmonproductions at the moment it is

    • @producer.james1
      @producer.james1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rjharmonproductions They're pretty much the same tenders

  • @catherinebreitfeller669
    @catherinebreitfeller669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beauty !!😁

  • @producer.james1
    @producer.james1 ปีที่แล้ว

    The stack talk is music to my ears

  • @thomasweekley9209
    @thomasweekley9209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish 3985 would steam again because I vastly prefer it to the oversized Big Boy

  • @robertcovell2787
    @robertcovell2787 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is a fire breathing monster! My Gawd can she boogie!

  • @claudioarodrigues5854
    @claudioarodrigues5854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    EU AMO FERROVIA ,É ESTIVE NUMA. MAS JÁ ERA ANO 70 ,MAQUINA DIZEL

  • @transportationproductions1794
    @transportationproductions1794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you think 3985 would be cosmetically restored for display? Maybe 3985 should be swapped with a GTEL in Ogden, Utah! I think Union Pacific should reaquire a Gas-Turbine Locomotive!

  • @nobilesnovushomo58
    @nobilesnovushomo58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trains may not go that fast, but Amtrak can dream can’t they?

  • @anamerican481
    @anamerican481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hard to beat a challenger, nice video 👍

  • @sashadala346
    @sashadala346 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Middle West, right in front of You.

  • @darylchristopher
    @darylchristopher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool

  • @joevaldez4749
    @joevaldez4749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice 👍

  • @jesstill7833
    @jesstill7833 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Poetry in Motion is all I can say,,Steam is alive and it makes my hair on my back stand up ,,Please don’t ever let Steam Die 💪💪💪💪🦍🦍👍👍❤️👍💪

  • @ironcityrailfan8467
    @ironcityrailfan8467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice

  • @scooter2kool173
    @scooter2kool173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Poor girl looks bad moving it to Ohio from the up storage.

    • @davidng2336
      @davidng2336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully RRHMA can make it look good again.

  • @johnclayton1026
    @johnclayton1026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesom Americana

  • @anthonynigri8585
    @anthonynigri8585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another video of 3985 posted

  • @Skywarriorguru
    @Skywarriorguru 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please get the 3985 up and running again

    • @SkipW
      @SkipW  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It is a project for the next generation, an opportunity to get their hands dirty too!

    • @bigboychallenger779
      @bigboychallenger779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SkipW I would love to be apart of that project, hopefully I can some experience in it

    • @peterrosenquist
      @peterrosenquist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SkipW what do you mean?

    • @beansdamager6610
      @beansdamager6610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@peterrosenquist they officially retired the ol girl

    • @peterrosenquist
      @peterrosenquist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@beansdamager6610 I understand that. I think I understand the question. I already came to terms with her retirement. She was operated for nearly three decades which I'm grateful for.

  • @omahas9000
    @omahas9000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, Skip. You also did fine work on the SLRG winter trip with 18. Think 2011?

  • @HillOrStream
    @HillOrStream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Retired, whatever that means, hope they haven't parted her out or sent to scrap. Too expensive to build a new boiler for her? Unsafe? I'd love to see her run, this time not too historically correct but updated and improved! Welded boiler, oil burner, carbon fiber drive rods, computer wheel optimization, roller bearings everywhere, etc. Such that it would still mostly look the same but run even faster, smoother.

    • @rjharmonproductions
      @rjharmonproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3985 has been put in the Cheyenne Wyoming round house since 2020 4014 has it's tender 3985 probably won't run again for a long time

    • @MackeyBigBoy4014
      @MackeyBigBoy4014 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rjharmonproductions
      As of February 2023, 3985 is undergoing restoration to operating condition in Silvis, IL.

    • @rjharmonproductions
      @rjharmonproductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MackeyBigBoy4014 I know and finally hopefully we will see a triple header with 3985 4014 and 844 hopefully 3977 and 9000 will be restored next

  • @MachineHeadDissent
    @MachineHeadDissent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🤙😎🤘

  • @AndyFromBeaverton
    @AndyFromBeaverton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "And sad to hear the mighty Challenger has been retired this year."
    ^%$%@&*! &^%@#(! ##!) $$@*@%! Can a single year suck worse than this?

    • @davidng2336
      @davidng2336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not anymore! Another organization will rebuild it to operation.