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IF one was to be restored, there are many factors to consider: Where would you run such a huge beast? UP was the only one that ran them (had to enlarge serveral curves to do it, too), and they're still about the only one's who could. Where would you store it? UP's steam roundhouse in Cheyenne could do it, but show me another engine house with that big of a stall and enough floorspace. Where would you turn it? UP only had 2 or 3 turntables capable of turning one, and only one's left. Wyes are comprable, but how many would be able to support all that weight? Turning the Challenger is hard enough, just think what a headache a Big Boy would be. In the end, UP is about the only one who could A. Have the money to restore it B. Run it C. Turn it D. Store it. Maybe someday, but with two active steamers, I doubt UP wants to restore another. Maybe when 3985 or 844 is retired, but by that time, any remaining Big Boys will be close to 100 years old.....
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