Union Pacific Challenger 3985 looks fantastic pulling its sleek passenger train over the formidable slopes of southern California's Cajon Pass. The sight of the nation's largest steam locomotive (at the time) thrilled thousands of trackside viewers, and the talented Pentrex camera crews were on hand at all the great photo locations to bring you this incredible steam event!
The huge 4-6-6-4 locomotive traveled to Southern California in May, 1994, to celebrate the Union Pacific Railroad Historical Society's Los Angeles Chapter's annual convention. We begin our coverage of the UP 3985 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follow it over the Pass to Ontario. The Challenger put on quite a show during the two days of its excursion trips. You'll see it steaming past the depot in San Bernardino, up through Devore, around Sullivan's Curve and over Summit. Then it was a high speed run through Victorville and into Barstow where it was readied for its return trips.
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