Union Pacific Challenger no. 3977 sits on display at Cody Park in North Platte, Nebraksa while showing the red, white, and blue colors for the 4th of July.

As seen during the North Platte Rail Days which featured visiting Big Boy #4014.

UP 3977 on display at Cody Park in North Platte Nebraska demonstrates how the front engine pivots under the boiler. The 3977 & 3985 are the only two Challenger type locomotives left in existence.

Union Pacific "Challenger" No. 3977 and DDA40X "Centennial" No. 6922 share the display at Cody Park in North Platte, Neb. No. 3977 is the only Challenger on public display -- t... (more)

NS train 310 has all UP engines and is working at Silver Springs to drop off salt cars for the R&S.

NS train 310 stops to work at Silver Springs with a nice surprise lashup of 3 UP units.

That's one fine looking Challenger! UP 3977 in fresh Greyhound paint at Cody Park in August 2002.

The "other" Union Pacific Challenger seen here in North Platte on display. Was it under steam? Nope, all that smoke is from a bar across the street on fire.

UP 3977 on display in Cody Park.

UP 3977 shows off her articulation with DDA40X #6922 sitting in the background.

UP Leading CSX South to Oakworth Yard

UP Challenger 3977 sitting on display with smoke deflectors.

A look at the controls of UP Challenger 3977.