I am glad that Challenger locomotive UP 3977 was preserved for display, 3977 is one of 2 surviving Union Pacific rr "Challenger" locomotives with the other being the famous UP 3985. Challenger 3977 has a spectacular looking paint scheme which is described as the "two tone gray" scheme which debuted on the Union Pacific passenger train equipment back in 1946.

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I was on the tour back in April 2015 and I've seen Preston Claytor doing the PowerPoint presentation during the tour. He is such a friendly fellow, and I didn't know he was the son of Bob Claytor who was responsible for 611's popularity. Too bad, Preston left the group due to his disagreement of having 611's "Spirit of Roanoke" moniker inscribed underneath its cab windows on both sides.

Make it May (2023), 8 years ago!

611 is very awesome to hear she is the legend icon of steam locomotive

I know I’m late but union pacific should choose this challenger over the 3985 it’s a much better condition also The color of it is unique in we should have a unique color in there union pacific line of trains

Lead singer has sadly passed on. Rest In Peace Rex

I've seen this train through front royal before. Beautiful train

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Is it okay if I can use a clip of your video in a TikTok video? I’ll give you full credit.

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What is wrong with her whistle it doesn't sound right

Look at these school buses parked, very interesting!

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when i was 8 we went to our local crossing in the morning near manassas a bit to the west and got to seee one my fav trains ever pass through my town :) this was 4 years ago

1218 still looks it's best even though it's not in operation

How come they didn't blow the whistle on 1218?

I am you’re 500th sub

the guy at 9:10 ruined that awesome shot :c

...that whistle brings back so many Memories!! I need a "Time Capsule".

They should repaint 450 in the new red and white paint scheme

I like the smoke deflectors and the greyhound paint scheme. This engine should return to operation.

Earl's such a cool guy. Hell of a career

2:07 Nathan AirChime K5H

Why did the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad train engineer blow the diesel train horn whistle to make sure nothing was in the Brush Tunnel from 8:08 to 8:18?

14:02 That Horn sounds incredibly fouled

this was probably the busiest Strasburg has been in several years.

So let's assess. 734 is on hols because of the Mallet - 3609. When that is finished then 734 will be retubed, inspected and running again. Nice to have two machines. Is it not possible to protect 734 from the weather, Water never did any good outside a boiler. - A tent that gives ventilation around the engine, not a plastic cover to encourage condensation and make things worse. - Gofundme??? for financial help - you are a non profit. Wish I was there to help..

Honestly that was an amazing weekend. I photographed the 611 on Saturday at Thoroughfare Gap in the morning, went hiking right after with my uncle, and then came back down to photograph her on the way back to Manassas. Rode on Sunday afternoon. I hope the 611 gets to return one of these days!

The “Spirit of Roanoke, Roanoke born, bred,” stuff pisses me off like crazy!

0:00 wasn’t expecting that

I Was Their, It Was Amazing

There’s me at 4:47

1:56 ouch

That was the day I rode 475 on my birthday in the baggage car

Hope to see 734 run again one day

I was there that day and I believe I saw you with the camera because there was a lot of people on the back with cameras on tripods

Green house gas never looked better! The 611 is a beautiful beast.

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Awesome video!

1:50 old & new

Now this is what I call in depth. Thank you for sharing this high quality behind the scenes video!

One day 1551 can run excursions from the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey, Kentucky and Illinois. I saw 611 2 times, from Spencer to Manassas. I saw 765 4 times, I saw 630 in Spencer once and 4449 and 1225 in Owosso, Michigan in 2009. Great times I had in my life.

Shes just rusting away

I have Good Memories of WMSR 734.

I guess this challenger will never see the light of day