Union Pacific historic equipment move Cheyenne to Kimball, Neb. 2022

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It's a once in a lifetime move as Union Pacific transfers much of it's historic railroad equipment from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Silvis, Illinois. Many of these locomotives have not moved in more than 40 years. The move was part of one of the biggest donations in railroad preservation history. Locomotives include...
Challenger #3985, one of the Worlds largest steam locomotives.
DD40AX, Centennial #6936, Worlds largest diesel locomotive.
TTT-6, #5511, a 1923, 2-10-2, Santa Fe type steam locomotive.
Ex Amtrak #966B, E9B.
Chicago, Norther western, F unit.
All locomotives and cars will be heading to the massive shop in Silvis, Illinois, owned by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America where most will be overhauled and returned to operating condition. Challenger #3985 will be returned to operation first with #5511 next in line.
The move went smoothly with only some minor oiling issues with the #5511. For more information click link here rrhma.com

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@davidng2336 Жыл бұрын

Seeing the equipment move to an organization willing to restore them is definitely better than letting the equipment rot away. I know the RRHMA are going to do a fantastic job with this project!

@Caje-zf8md Жыл бұрын

Up in northern Minnesota there are 3 Yellowstone's (2-8-8-4), all within 35 miles of each other and known for pulling some of the heaviest ore trains ever recorded. As much as I like to see any steam locomotive restored for posterity, it would be gratifying to see one of those Yellowstone's restored to operating condition, especially No.225, which is kept outside exposed to the elements.

@evanf1293 Жыл бұрын

I wish the RHOMA good luck when they get started on the work needed to bring back 3985. It still amazes me that UP donated the engine alongside other pieces of their equipment to them, giving the engines a new lease on life and another chance at running again. Including 5511.

@nx9100 Жыл бұрын

Too bad 6936 wasn't used to pull the steamers....

@tylermlg2250 Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to see 3985 and 5511 be restored and join the up steam shop fleet, they will make a good addition to the team, I can now picture it, all 4 engines, 4014 in the front, and 844 in the back, all doing a quad heading down the northeast corridor with a giant excision train

@joshuatoro8977 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see that Chicago northwestern f unit fully functioning again with its beautiful colors that'd be amazing

@BisonWilliam Жыл бұрын

I really thought those cars were going to be used, in a park project, here in Cheyenne. I'm gladd to see this historic equipment get used, but sad to see it leave Cheyenne.

@jakkrapholsingraksatrakul9378 Жыл бұрын

A long road to restoration and back in service.

@ecz28 Жыл бұрын

Glad 3985 is getting restored, sad to see it in such a state. My dad and I got to ride from Sacramento to Portola CA when it came through about 1992. Got to go up in the cab at a Rail Fair in Sacramento one year too

@couldyourepeatthat7182 Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe there gonna restore it

@jstoli996c4s Жыл бұрын

That first shot is great! Same spot as the video showing 3985 pulling the doublestacks up the hill full speed, like she wasn’t even trying 💪

@louGriggs1944 Жыл бұрын

It is really nice to see this equipment on it's way to restoration. It will be great to see 3985 under steam once again one day in the future.

@EliteAmmunition Жыл бұрын

As a kid growing up in Chicago I used to hang out at the tracks and see those C&NW F units every day. Over time they all went away. The very last one I know of sat for years on a east side of the station siding at the Waukegan METRA/C&NW station. Riding from downtown to Zion I used to always look for it. Until the day it was gone also. I can't wait to see this one restored.

@mow4ncry Жыл бұрын

I also like how they made this donation move using a regular manifest train, symbolically 3985 making her final run symbolically also doing the job she always did