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Back in the day, Union Pacific didn't require steam powered passenger specials to have diesel locomotive helpers.
Case it point, 4-6-6-4 "Challenger" No. 3985 capably leads a 17-car "Pacific Limited" charter up the 1.14% grade through Echo Canyon at Castle Rock, Utah on Aug. 2, 1992.
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Taken on August 2, 1992
Challenge Accepted
Back in the day, Union Pacific didn't require steam powered passenger specials to have diesel locomotive helpers.
Case it point, 4-6-6-4 "Challenger" No. 3985 capably leads a 17-car "Pacific Limited" charter up the 1.14% grade through Echo Canyon at Castle Rock, Utah on Aug. 2, 1992.
1,280
views
36
faves
2
comments
Uploaded on January 8, 2025
Taken on August 2, 1992