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More Photos of the UP 3985 - 4-6-6-4 Challenger

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More Photos of the UP 3985 - 4-6-6-4 Challenger
Posted by richhotrain on Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:57 AM

My son went back and took more photos yesterday when the train returned to Jefferson City on its way home.

Enjoy!

Rich

 

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Posted by AgentKid on Monday, October 11, 2010 11:57 AM

That series of photo's down the side was a great idea. Excellent pictures.

Bruce

 

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Posted by switch7frg on Friday, October 22, 2010 11:27 AM

 Yes Thumbs Up  Thank you for the series. Really shows the size and potential power of the engine.

                                                        Respectfully, Cannonball

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Posted by CAZEPHYR on Friday, October 22, 2010 3:15 PM

 

Since we are looking at a great locomotive, here is some more pictures from recent years of the 3985.

 

 

 

 

And while we are looking at the 3985, how about some articulation??

 

 

 

 

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Posted by richhotrain on Sunday, October 24, 2010 8:01 AM

CAZEPHYR,

Thanks for those addiitonal photos.  Nice shots!

Rich

Alton Junction

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