Photo runby on a Cheyenne to Laramie excursion.

Back when she was coal fired.

Some spectre of the glory days of Denver Union Station.

The 3985 refuels, before rebuilding its train for its post-Frontier Days Special return to Cheyenne. The Ski Train sits at Denver Union Station awaiting July and August weekend specials to Winter... (more)

Heading North along the Arkansas River towards Little Rock, Arkansas. Mother Nature not a big fan of steam but very exciting chase nontheless!

Challenger racing down the Valley Line.

Getting steamed up and ready for departure.

UP steam excursion leaving Roseville Yard heading north on the Valley Sub.

UPRR's Steam special pulling for a short stop at Elkhart Then heading North.

The UP 3985 blows off a bit of steam in front of the Boise Depot

The UP 3985 special makes the curve on the Idaho Northern to point it towards Boise

Coal smoke belches forth from Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 3985 as she is lubricated prior to the round-trip run to Provo, Utah, on Saturday, June 27, 1982. Numerous fires were started on these trips, p... (more)

UP 3985 and train sit in Denver Union Station next to the Ski Train, awaiting the next days Frontier Days Special.