UP Challenger 3985 pulls RBBB circus train through Ault, CO

[@1940limited]

It always amazed me how the circus moved all that stuff all over the country by train, especially considering how so many railroads have been downgraded or gone extinct over the years. It was quite a spectacle no matter what was pulling it. 3985 was a perfect fit.

[@FS2K4Pilot]

Actually, in World War One, the US Army had to ask the RB&B&B Circus to teach them the logistics of moving large volumes of people and materiel by train.

[@up1943productions]

Nice Job. Union Pacific Ringling Bros. Circus Train.

[@jackimusmorrow]

By far, 3985 is the BEST locomotive Union Pacific has ever ordered! I can’t wait until the restoration in 2020!!!!

[@FanRailer]

lol

[@eriknewland3686]

Nah, she's retired.

[@saxonaudio]

@@eriknewland3686 wrong! She’s being donated to Silvia’s Illinois.

[@eriknewland3686]

@@saxonaudio her donation was just announced a few days ago! I’m sure the people who run 261 to treat 3985 well (and 5511 could potentially run again!) But with the Challenger needing so much work and this organization being so small compared to UP Heritage, I’ll be pleasantly surprised if the Challenger turns a wheel in the next 10 years. I wish them all the best.

[@saxonaudio]

@@eriknewland3686 me too.

[@bobbyjekins9807]

3985 is a awsome locomotive I wish I could see 3985 In person one of these days. Just to put my hands on 3985 would complete my life :-))))))))))

[@SkipW]

Great stuff man & that was a sight !

[@mikeggg5671]

Look at that! The drivers are moving quickly, the the wheels are spinning quickly upon the track, the engineer has his head stuck out of the cab, and every boy and girl who can see and hear dreams that they are him, or will one day be. I know as a boy, growing up behind reading 2102, I could never see that locomotive without believing that someday it would be me with my head out of the cab window! ( yes I know that's the fireman, but young boys and girls do not!)

[@coromark]

3985's last stand

[@GTRailroadVideos]

Two words...BAD ASS!!!!!! Totally love this video 110%!!! Awesome catch! They should have that engine always pull this train!

[@saxonaudio]

100% agree.

[@eriknewland3686]

Welp, it's 2020, and both the circus train and the locomotive that pulled it will probably never be seen operating again.

[@mikeggg5671]

That's true, but now we have 4014!

[@saxonaudio]

2 words: GOOD LORD!

[@sreekanthdoddi265]

This is the Union Pacific Circus Train. And Go on to kzbin.info/aero/PLnQM6oyui_Gwhjv5p2V7tE07tcyJio_t3 Union Pacific Circus Train.

[@bobbyjekins9807]

good point, another great locomotive

[@thenorgalofthehills5688]

They should let the Big Boy give the circus train a shot.

[@10jaysfan]

I love the steam engine, pulls the circus train

[@bobbyjekins9807]

must be nice, I live on the east coast, New Jersey

[@julioherrera1363]

Por fin maravilloso convoy de la Super a Vapor Challenger con carga demostrando todo su poder q en casi todos los otros videos no se ve

[@brohugproductions2005]

For a second I thought it was Big Boy 4014 pulling the circus train

[@heavywithdrip3458]

I counted 61 train cars from The circus train

[@aaron-prime117]

They should’ve had 844 go with her. A train that long is better double headed for amusement

[@Metracab123]

just awesome!! what kind of camera?

[@duringrichard4712]

Union Pacific Big boy 4014 And Union Pacific 844 Double Bro

[@jacksalvin364]

3985 races through

[@MegaChallanger]

i can see it any time thursday - sunday because i live in portland OR

[@johnathanwoodley5005]

4014 and 844 other sister

[@marcleslac2413]

Lets all give a big fat F as in F you to PETA for shutting this amazing circus down.

[@cdangelo1843]

One of 3985’s last days in service…

[@tylerblackwell2688]

too bad the circus is gone the bigboy could have pulled it.

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

Ed Dickens probably wouldn't have put the 4014 under that much stress pulling that long of a train. Ed would love to run the steam engine on a revenue freight but they don't have the parts and the parts aren't produced anymore so they really can't

[@adolfodelreyllaurado1145]

70 wagons ??? ... ugh ...

I hope some other time Using UP 4014 Big Boy

[@joaoricardoaraujogranzoto3050]

The challenger made a sound like a helicopter

[@Simonstudios587]

Too bad they didn't add a caboose

[@MegaChallanger]

or dd40

[@MegaChallanger]

what about 4449

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

When Is Union Pacific 3985 Coming Back?

[@stampycatfan01lol]

Retired in favor of the 4014. 3985 is currently in storage awaiting disposition.

[@saxonaudio]

@@stampycatfan01lol what!

[@Kkmssjdjdk_offical]

3985 will be soon owned by the same who own 261 along with 5511

[@TheBigjrbbbr]

shoulda been on it muhahaha

[@ntytp]

Don’t know if she’ll run again 50% no 50% yes idk

[@likestallwomen]

She'll run again, they're working on her at Silvis right now

[@olafmichelson8017]

blah

[@PanamaBob1942]

There's always one in every crowd.