UP 3985 - Belly of the Beast
The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America held its annual "Walk Amongst Giants" fundraiser on June 29, 2024. The fundraiser allows visitors to go inside the former Rock Island steam shops in Silvis, IL to view the progress of restoration efforts on UP 3985 and UP 5511 (for a fee).
With 3985 under partial teardown, rare photos of the inside of the engine are possible, such as this photo of the inside of the firebox.
UP 3985 - Belly of the Beast
The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America held its annual "Walk Amongst Giants" fundraiser on June 29, 2024. The fundraiser allows visitors to go inside the former Rock Island steam shops in Silvis, IL to view the progress of restoration efforts on UP 3985 and UP 5511 (for a fee).
With 3985 under partial teardown, rare photos of the inside of the engine are possible, such as this photo of the inside of the firebox.