Union Pacific's steam locomotive #3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. This 4-6-6-4 locomotive, built in 1943 still runs today as part of the railroad's public relations program.<br><br>In this DVD, we'll follow 3985, which is also called the "Challenger", in Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma & Texas as she shows the public what big steam was really like.<br><br>Highlights<br><br>Visit the Cheyenne Steam Shop to see where 3985 is maintained.<br><br>See some of the historical equipment still in the roundhouse<br><br>Follow the engine on it's ferry move across Nebraska<br><br>Enjoy her pulling an excursion from Council Bluffs to Sioux City, Iowa<br><br>3985's NRHS convention trip from St. Louis to Gorham, IL<br><br>Action between McAlester, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas<br><br>If you like big steam, you can't get bigger that this! A must for every steam fan's collection!<br><br>DVD features include Chapter Menus, and crisp digital v |
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