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Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD Texas Hi-Railer (West Texas) on 2012-02-05 10:20:00.
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This is an awesome DVD of one beautiful locomotive! It's a real shame that these awesome machines no longer grace the steel rails! You will definitely want to add this one to your steam collection. I would rate this DVD a "Must Have!" Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD Ron Harber (Strafford MO US) on 2020-01-27 20:44:49.
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1992 was the biggest excursion season ever for Challenger 3985. In November of that year, Union Pacific and CSX teamed up together for the 50th annual of Santa Claus special along the former Clinchfield railroad which is now owned by CSX Transportation. During the time, the Challenger masqueraded to the Clinchfield 676 for the event. Six challenger locomotives were sold in 1947 to the railroad numbering 670-675 which before that once operated on the Denver & Rio Grande western as class L-97 locomotives. Santa train still exist today but 1992 would be the last time that any steam engine would pull the Santa train along the Appalachia region and unfortunately for the rail fans who loved the Challenger 3985 for so many years, Union Pacific Steam team has just retired the locomotive due to the Big Boy 4014 popularity along the policy of Union Pacific Steam team that they can only have 2 locomotives on their roster and 3985�s poor mechanical condition. It will never be the same without her but the memories will live on forever. Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD Rrvideojinkie (Usa) on 2015-01-05 17:29:15.
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Great program. Baseball fans will notice announcer Joe Garagiola throwing Christmas gifts to bystanders off the rear observation car. Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD chris collins (fletcher north carolina) on 2014-12-26 13:13:00.
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this is an awesome dvd received it for Christmas eve the 3985 was neat as the 676 for the 50th anniversary of the Santa clause train hope up and csx do this again in the future Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD challenger3977 (melbourne.vic,aussie) on 2013-10-01 23:48:32.
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I was impressed with the quality of the dvd as you expect from Pentrex. If you like big steam then this is a must have for your collection. What an awesome locomotive and scenery. Well done Pentrex. Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD challenger3977 (victoria australia) on 2013-08-16 00:40:21.
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if you like big steam this is one of the best dvd,s you can bye very crisp picture almost hd sound is good awsome scenery. if you dont have this in your collection you are missing out. its a must have dvd of 3985 aka 676 im glad i own two N scale challengers with sound they are an impressive locomotive just one pulls 60 90ton coal hoppers over my 4percent grades with no trouble Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD rmccallay (United States) on 2012-03-24 08:44:01.
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Enjoyed the history of how this steam locomotive came to be the Clinchfield Santa Train - the trip to the east and return to it's home ground as well. Scenery was superb. Union Pacifics Clinchfield Challenge DVD rrvideoman (Delisle Saskatchewan) on 2020-03-31 16:15:13.
UP steam is always a thriller. Combined with CSX for the Clinchfield Santa Claus train in Kentucky & Tennessee was a great idea. This video does a fine job showing the train in action and the crowds that came out to see it (or were the crowds just there for the candy & gifts being thrown from the train :) :) )? Either way.... it is an awesome sight to witness. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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