Title: |
UP 4-6-6-4 #3991 - Union Pacific Challenger |
Description: |
The engineer looks like a tiny toy compared to the massive hulk of this 4-6-6-4 Challenger steam locomotive. Built by Alco-Schenectady in June of 1943 (serial #70180), it's massive tractive effort of 97,352 lb helped move freight over the mountainous Western ranges until being "vacated" in June of 1961. Glenn H. Davis photo |
Photo Date: |
7/28/1954 Upload Date: 3/11/2020 6:24:13 AM |
Location: |
North Platte, NE |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
UP 3991(4-6-6-4) |
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