Flintlock76 Holy jeez, let those poor guys have a breather!
Holy jeez, let those poor guys have a breather!
No kidding!
UP 3985's status is a bit of a hot topic button of dispute in some forums. My personal guess on the matter? I don't think UP has the budget to run more than two steam engines at time and 3985 will probably not see her due unless that budget expands. I would bet 3985 will get its attention eventually in the next few years; but for now the 'big project' so to speak still is caring for and running 4014 and 844. Now is time for 4014 to shine in the spotlight. That is all a dose of speculation though, really only Ed Dickens and the beancounters at the UP know what is truly next in store for the steam program.
charlie hebdoA major rebuilding? It just seems like yesterday it was in the western suburbs. Actually 2003?
Strange you mention this -- I was just reformatting some of the video files I shot of 3985 north of Poplar Bluff that year. Seems like almost yesterday.
The rebuilding, in large part, is to implement the 'quality standards' and documentation on 3985. Everything has to be 'touched' in that process, but ongoing maintenance after that should be greatly facilitated.
Overmod Obviously, 3985
Obviously, 3985
A major rebuilding? It just seems like yesterday it was in the western suburbs. Actually 2003?
I'm waiting for a side-by-side-by-side appearance of the Jabelman triumvirate.
Trains, trains, wonderful trains. The more you get, the more you toot!
With the Big Boy restoration complete, does the UP have another locomotive in mind to restore?
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