The crew watches while the Challenger is serviced and waits for a meet with eastbound revenue traffic.

The Challenger westbound along the waters of the Feather River near Cresta.

The Challenger rolls westbound through Blairsden at daybreak.

3985 pours out smoke as it races through the California Countryside

UP 3985 is seen here sliding through the Feather River Canyon. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

UP 3985 is seen here sliding through the Feather River Canyon. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

UP 3985 is seen here passing over the Rock Creek Trestle in the Feather River Canyon, quite a sight to see. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

UP 3985 is seen here exiting out of the bridge at James. Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

UP 3985's articulation really shows here at Williams Loop. The train was delayed here for 15 minutes since UP's WP heritage unit pooped out, UP needed to add another loco to the train at Keddie. N... (more)

Just minutes prior to departure, UP 3985's crew gets her ready to head out for the day to Roseville. Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

With great light shining off the locomotive, 3985 heads out of Winnemuca, displaying a great smoke show. Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

UP 3985 is seen here making a turn, and arriving Winnemuca shortly after. Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

Members of the UP steam crew are seen here waiting patiently as one of the water bottles are being filled with water, a long process. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

UP 3985 heads West after making a quick service stop at Battle Mountain. Nikon D70, 140-400mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

The UP special with 3985 leading is seen here racing West, with Battle Mountain (?) in the backround. Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com