This is an artsy shot of the #1 driver, lead engine on UP's 3985.
Members of the UP steam crew are seen here in the cab of 3985. Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com
Just minutes after the sun rose, 3985 is seen here starting the process to get 'er running for the day to Winnemuca. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com
UP 3985 is now shut down, tied up for the night, and letting the last of the steam out of her. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com
UP 3985 sits on 40 track at Elko Yard after taking a day long trip from Ogden, Utah. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com
Running 6 hours late, UP 3985 finally approaches Elko yard. Nikon D70, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com
Steve Lee was engineering today and he was running just a little late getting to the train. By the time he got to South Coffeyville, he had the throttle kicked up pretty good.
The train was a bit late leaving Coffeyville this morning. Here, it speeds south bound along Highway 169 at about 50 MPH.
UP 3985 "Challenger" roars through Calvert southbound at milepost 129. This was once SP's mainline between Dallas/Fort Worth and Hearne.
UP 3985 awaits a northbound frieght at Swartz, La before continuing south to Monroe to tie up for the night.
UP Challenger 3985 heads a fan trip during the NRHS 1992 Convention in San Jose.
UP 3985 sits in Trenton. One of my most memorable experiences was seeing her for the first time.
UP 3985's Cab.
DDA40X 6936 has cut away from the train at West Speer. Kodak ISO 200 print, Canon AE-1, Tokina 35-70mm f3.5