Americas Steam Trains Challenger 3985 The Worlds Largest Operating Steam Locomotive (2002)

Union Pacifics steam locomotive 3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world This 4664 locomotive built in 1943 still runs today as part of the railroads public relations program In this DVD well follow 3985 which is also called the Challenger in Wyoming Nebraska Iowa Missouri Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Texas as she shows the public what big steam was really like Highlights Visit the Cheyenne Steam Shop to see where 3985 is maintained See some of the historical equipment still in the roundhouse Follow the engine on its ferry move across Nebraska Enjoy her pulling an excursion from Council Bluffs to Sioux City Iowa See 3985s NRHS convention trip from St Louis to Gorham IL Follow her through Oklahoma and Texas