The 3985 gets some TLC at a service stop in Lodgepole, NE.

While the helicopter chasing the train may have challenged some taking video, it added a little something rare to those shooting photographs. I guess we may have seen it all now, lets hope this is... (more)

The Missouri River Eagle is arriving at Lodgepole for a service stop.

UP 3985 leads the Missouri River Eagle. Today's destination is Marysville, KS.

In a historical event, UP 3985 leads the circus train to Denver. Not only was this my first chance to photograph the 3985, it was also my first visit to beautiful Colorado.

UP 3985 is getting under way on the second leg of its journey. Today's destination is Marysville, KS.

UP 3985 pulls the “Greatest Show on Earth” to Denver.

UP 3985 pulls the “Greatest Show on Earth” to Denver.

The UP 3985 Challenger pulling the Circus Train to Denver.

Superbowl Special heading to Houston TX

UP Challenger 3895, the King of Steam has arrived at Oakland after hauling several hundred railfans up from Milpitas. It arrived at 10 am but the light is already unfavorable. Thanks to the Nation... (more)

Union Pacific 3985 has just arrived at Kearney, NE. as it pulls to a stop so the UP Steam Team can give it a good look over at this servicing stop, as it keeps heading east towards the days end in... (more)

CSX borrowed UP's Challenger 3985 to celebrated the 50th anniversary of the annual Santa Train in 1992. The railroad dressed it up as a Clinchfield locomotive for this occasion.