Union Pacific 3985 Highball at Sidney

[@thomasavensjr.2790]

It is very enjoyable to see footage of UP 3985 while it was still in operating condition, I will miss this locomotive being apart of the UP rr Steam Heritage Program. I hope that the 3985 is being well preserved at the railroad maintenance shop in Silvis, Illinois.

[@sanjursan]

At 1:20, that is the way a real pro announces his approach to a crossing. It is a simple no nonsense warning to all, not an opportunity for the engineer to express his musical talents. Nicely recorded, thank you sir.

[@gametendough3380]

3985 is coming back!

[@eriknewland3686]

Apparently her top speed was 70. Whoever came up with that wasn't quite right; right here she's doing 73.9 mph (counting driver rotations per second and doing the math from there). What a great last run.

[@Nemo10999]

It is really satisfying to watch these old iron giants run.

[@kurtdietrich5421]

It is just amazing that the running gear doesn't fly apart at that speed.

[@lilfrostygamplays1665]

thanks Skip nice pacing action on the 3985

[@abc123546879]

Love to see these old steam engines back up and running. To bad they are so fue of them.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TobiasStevens137]

A wonderful sight indeed. Here in europe actually many engines are still operated very often. cheers

[@railroadmcdailroad1565]

You want to see them back up and running whereas I want to see them move forward and running 😜

[@erlycuyler]

Some are being resurrected and brought out of retirement. Seems they outlasted the assisted living facilities (museums).

[@TrainLover-wt9ix]

I wish the challenger can run forever that way when I grow up I can drive it

[@aaron-prime117]

@@TrainLover-wt9ix join a class one and become and engineer, then become a volunteer with RRHMA and that dream can become a reality

[@MamaEtna]

I did not know it has been that long. I had seen her when she went barreling through my small town.

[@WillD.5545]

Our local here in North Georgia is Southern 4501 "The Queen of The South" and to see her in person, pictures and video don't do her justice. I'm thoroughly impressed by the effort that Ed and his team put into these locomotives. I can't wait to get over to Cheyenne to see these giants in person.

[@Redwagon2012]

4501

[@Bob.W.]

Always good to see 3985.

[@davidng2336]

But unfortunately permanently the last.

[@RyanKostelnik-k6r]

I'm Happy That The 3985 Will Run Again Later IN The Future Since 2010 Especially The 5511 AS Well

[@davidwhiting1761]

Has it really been since 2010? Dear heavens how time flies.

[@katiedid1851]

Goosebumps. Wow. Edited because I want to know how fast this train is going. How fast is this train going? This is incredible.

[@stevew270]

For the majority of the video I'd say 70 or so.

[@railfanjackson4531]

I’m hoping that when both 4014 & 3985 are brought back that they’ll do a doubleheader. That would complete my life.

[@devernepersonal3636]

3985 has just been officially retired

[@aaron-prime117]

Many people are praying for that to happen once 3985s rebuild and overhaul is finished in Silvis and hopefully that she does return to Cheyenne one day along with the centennial. So you might just get your wish like everyone else is wishing for

[@ritaloy8338]

How did I miss this one? But somehow I did because it was released yesterday. Well it made for a great Christmas Day 2018 video to watch. Thanks for your great efforts on videoing the Union Pacific 3985 and I hope you are having a great Christmas Day.

[@Smolderz]

That front-engine and especially the pilot look very nervous. Would there be something wrong? Amazing video! You can see all the details on the engine at work.

[@davidng2336]

I guess that’s why they retired it. Officially retired January 2020.

[@FM-cl9si]

At around 5m 20s the driving wheel is rotating at about 312.5 rpm. Therefore, 1.753m*Pi*60min*312.5rpm/1000m=103.26km/h.

[@ethanhessong3033]

Merry Christmas

[@youngjusticechannel7571]

nice i like it i hope you make more vedio like this

[@663rainmaker]

My old Wyoming home and Back Yard Sidney Neb! WhooooooT WhoooooT! Bailey Yard North Platte Nebraska USA 🇺🇸 WhoootWhooooot! Family History USA 🇺🇸! 8444 and so much More! WhoootWhooooot! 4004 my old play ground set WhoootWhooooot

[@ibrahimresatsubutay8075]

One Word : SUPER !!!

[@saabjunkieSPG]

What a beauty!

[@redforman1648]

No diesel shoving it down the line like nowadays!

[@aaron-prime117]

I said something similar a while back when watching one of the documentaries from the rail giants when 844 and 4449 we’re steaming over Cajon

[@FastFreightStudios]

Once 4014 is done, it's time to bring 3985 back under steam.

[@davidng2336]

Agreed. Overhaul begins by the end of this year.

[@AdjustYourFocus]

@@davidng2336 4014 is touring midwest now!

[@fallenangel4052]

Now the Southwest :)

[@stevew270]

Sadly as said a few other times here, 3985 is officially retired which really sucks. I'm guessing since 4014 is running now they don't want to spend the money it would take to get 3985 back on the rails which would cost as much as restoring 4014 from what I've read and heard.

[@aaron-prime117]

@@stevew270 actually the price of 3985s overhaul and rebuild was way higher than the cost to restore 4014 was. That’s why the crews of Silvis in the Midwest took ownership of her to bring her back to life

[@fermincuervo8613]

Great.....beautiful......

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

How can you not love steam?

[@robertcampbell9946]

Any thing this behemoth come in contact with at that speed the drivers ghost dont have time to leave his body.

[@TheNitroRaptor]

Two things. One: I didn't know that one of my favorite steam engines was still on the trails. Second: when I saw it say "Sydney, I thought it meant Sydney, Australia. Not Sydney, New England lol

[@scotcoon1186]

Nebraska

[@NWguy83]

Sydney Nebraska

[@kevinadu8161]

Nice ofen...shuffle and push!!!

[@transportationproductions1794]

I hope that 3985 would return to the rails between 2021 and 2022!

[@transportationproductions1794]

@Austin Hawkins Thanks for that! I feel very bad that 3985 was down for repairs! She does need a new firebox just like 844 between 1999 and 2004.

[@aaron-prime117]

Well unfortunately that was never able to happen but hopefully she’ll be back on the rails between now and 2030 as long as the cruise in Silvis keep receiving donations to continue the work that’s needed to restore her to operational condition

[@transportationproductions1794]

@@aaron-prime117 When will she return to the rails?

[@aaron-prime117]

@@transportationproductions1794 it’s hard to say. right now 3985 and 5511 have had all their boiler flue tubes removed for repairs and 6936s engines have been opened up for testing. At the rate the donations have been coming in and by the time 3985s boiler has been removed for its rebuild, many have estimated 3985 being back in steam in maybe 26 or 27 depending on how the work progresses, but it’s still to early to tell. If push comes to shove she’ll be fully operational in 2030

[@greynolds17]

sometimes I wish that UP would run the steam excursions without a diesel like this one, gets the full effect

[@kawanbrownlee9724]

@mistermodified1 is it to help slow the train down ?

[@davidreyes2298]

@@kawanbrownlee9724 yes apparently steam have same ability but when they brake too much steam pressure is wasted

[@kawanbrownlee9724]

@@davidreyes2298 thanks for letting me know

[@Spencer067]

It would be neat to see them build there own engine or just throw a different body over the diesel to make it match the train so you wouldnt be able to know there is a diesel there.

[@bobprivate8575]

@@Spencer067 I'm sure that as soon as the steam guys are given an infinite budget, they'll design a dedicated HEP/braking unit that blends in. Until then, we have to accept that they're not going to spend millions on something dedicated. Having something you (UP) already own, such as a diesel engine, do the job makes a whole heck of a lot more fiscal sense.

[@ExtraFrySauce]

sounds like the evil train in legend of zelda spirit tracks # 0:03

[@akshayasathe3172]

Very nice

[@atsfevan0242]

So October 14, 2010 was the day of 3985's last run???

[@aaron-prime117]

I wonder if Ed enjoyed driving the Challenger as much as he does the big boy or the living legend

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

I think Steve Lee was the steam team director at the time. He was usually rough on 3985 by putting it at full throttle. I don’t think he did the same for 844 since its top speed is 120 mph if I remember correctly. Ed is much more cautious when taking 844 and 4014 at high speeds.

[@aaron-prime117]

@@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx as much as I would’ve wanted to believe that it was confirmed that he was already gone before this run. And Ed was running the challenger. And yes, it’s true 3985 was really beating up because of Steve for how he ran. Her full throttle wasn’t too bad at times but if only her use was more reduced and that he had used 844 with her in tandem or separate use, but unfortunately, it wasn’t like that. But once 3985 is fully restored she’ll be given the proper care she deserved.. to be fair he start pushing her a little harder sometime after she became an oil burner.

[@stevew270]

@@aaron-prime117 For the first time since 3985's retirement in 1962 she's finally getting a proper rebuild and hopefully they will fix her ailing whistle.

[@truckingwithwim8039]

Are they still running everyday like this?

[@chuk678chuk8]

Good mashines! 👍😀

[@robertgift]

Why so fast and stressing everything?

[@Buynot]

They were designed to accommodate these speeds.

[@robertgift]

@@Buynot Yes, back then. I would be much gentler now.

[@MackeyBigBoy4014]

@@robertgift They are very gentle with the Big Boy.

[@Spencer067]

I want to see our Royal Hudson 2860 and 2816 Empress run again

[@Spencer067]

Would be crazy if they got one running but I didnt think there were any that were classified as operational though

[@Spencer067]

@Minecraft World looks like a Hudson just different wheel arrangement and larger. Are either of the 2 still around classified as operational though?

[@Spencer067]

@Minecraft World lived here here for 22years. I was kinda mad when I heard they ran the 2 Hudsons back in 2010. And no one had told me. Like they ran on the track around me

[@Spencer067]

@Minecraft World no but no too far out. Like an hour out. I'm in Langey and North Vancouver right now

[@Spencer067]

Yes

[@jakeumebayashi3243]

So they are bringing back 3985 after Big Boy this tells me?

[@theextremeanimator4721]

That's the plan

[@transportationproductions1794]

I agree!

[@scotcoon1186]

@Austin 'Alabaster' Hawkins passed the hydro test this week.

[@davidng2336]

Not anymore sadly. Ed announced that only two locomotives will run at a time, so 3985 can no longer run at this point. This also is because of its very poor condition compared to 4014. EDIT: it is now in Silvis.

[@aaron-prime117]

@@davidng2336 if the economy wasn’t so bad at the time 3985 could probably have been restored but unfortunately the damage was too much and the cost was too high. But the good thing is is that her overhaul is fully underway in Silvis right now with every bit of donation the team gets means another task can be worked on

[@cyberrednec]

That's one fast brick

[@whyamihere3481]

It was down for a 1472 day inspection and it’s been over double that. Is it back yet?

[@Jeebuus]

No. The 4014 is their #1 priority at the moment, 3985 is fortunately next in line.

[@davidng2336]

No. 3985 has been permanently retired since January 2020.

[@K9Nick811GAMES]

How fast is she moving here?

[@atsfevan0242]

I wonder what day in October of 2010 was 3985's last day under steam?

[@Benry2]

The 14th

[@davidng2336]

Date is listed in this video, and unfortunately, the date is the real last day. It has been retired since January 2020.

[@TheNitroRaptor]

Oh wait, it says 2010

[@fermincuervo8613]

I would like to see ir. But I can not

[@paulorobertotrindade5802]

Is this steam machine still running?

[@transportationproductions1794]

Well it has been in storage ever since 2010.

[@trespire]

In the steam shop, waiting for maintenance & rebuilds.

[@transportationproductions1794]

@@trespire Actually she is still in the roundhouse!

[@trespire]

@Austin 'Stone Cold' Hawkins Thanks for sharing the rumor / new about Bigboy. Keeping my fingers crossed all systems checkout. UP sure are keeping this one under wraps aren't they ?!

[@transportationproductions1794]

What rumor?

[@joedwards5046]

I wish 3977 runs again by 2026

[@MackeyBigBoy4014]

3985 is coming back.

[@tylersmith9942]

They don’t make’ em like they used to

[@ZerryBerrytheSpaceRaccoon]

One word: _n y o o m_

[@pizzasubs]

so guessing hopefully after this finial run is going to be placed in a real nice train museum somewhere, right????

[@TheIRONTRAIN]

I heard after the work on the Big Boy 4014 is done they're going to work on the Challenger

[@umialia9910]

Rara

[@trespire]

UP 3985 is a working machine. No museum cobwebs. The best way to preserve a machine is to use it & maintain it. UP management are doing a fantastic job so far.

[@railfanjackson4531]

Thankfully she’s gonna be coming back soon after 4014 is brought back to operational condition. Restoration work of 3985 is expected by around 2020 or so.

[@3900Class]

Don't be stupid. It's still in Cheyenne.

[@jamesburnside3023]

Nothing like it

[@trespire]

I'm 20th :-) Mechanical poetry.

[@susbox5554]

I'm uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the 3rd comment

[@dakotashowalter5949]

I'm 19th

[@Pussidistroyer17]

First

[@SkipW]

You win, Merry Christmas & the UP is getting a Big Boy next year