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By:John R. Hamilton
Dates:11/28/1992 - 11/28/1992
Album Info:Union Pacific's Challanger 3985 returns to Wyoming after heading the 1992 Santa Train on CSX's ex-Clinchfield line, stopping in Vincennes, Indiana
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UP 3985 Steam Locomotive Approaches
Title:  UP 3985 Steam Locomotive Approaches
Description:  UP 3985 was used to lead Santa Train on CSX ex-Clinchfield line in 1992. It parked on a Vincennes siding overnight 11/28/92.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:27 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
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Challenger near Bell Crossing
Title:  Challenger near Bell Crossing
Description:  Delayed a bit, the giant steam locomotive nears Bell Crossing on the northest edge of Vincennes.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:29 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
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Heading for downtown Vincennes
Title:  Heading for downtown Vincennes
Description:  Making the necessary whistles, this giant heads towards upper-downtown Vincennes.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:30 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
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Observation car brings up the rear
Title:  Observation car brings up the rear
Description:  These coaches were used for the Santa Train in Appalachia.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:31 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Views:  236   Comments: 0
Face to Face with the Challenger
Title:  Face to Face with the Challenger
Description:  Head end and nameplate of the giant steam locomotive as it backs into a siding near then-Harold's supermarket in Vincennes.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:33 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
The steam locomotive attracted many visitors
Title:  The steam locomotive attracted many visitors
Description:  After backing into a Vincennes siding, visitors thronged around the giant Challenger, many placing coins on the track as the locomotive backed into place.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:34 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
Challenger's crew was curious as well
Title:  Challenger's crew was curious as well
Description:  Although this happened everywhere they took the steam locomotive, the crew still looked over the crowd and made sure everyone was out of harm's way.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:36 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
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The working parts of the giant
Title:  The working parts of the giant
Description:  Drivers, pistons, rods, steam--all attrack attention of the parked Challenger in Vincennes.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:37 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  478   Comments: 0
Steel wheels rest on steel rails
Title:  Steel wheels rest on steel rails
Description:  Parked on a Vincennes siding, the Challenger prepares for an overnight stay on 11/28/92.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:38 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
Close-up of crewmen
Title:  Close-up of crewmen
Description:  The Challenger pulled the Santa Train in Appalachia on the CSX ex-Clinchfield line. It is headed back to Wyoming.
Photo Date:  11/28/1992  Upload Date: 3/21/2010 1:41:40 PM
Location:  Vincennes, IN
Author:  John R. Hamilton
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Locomotives:  UP 3985(4-6-6-4)
Views:  472   Comments: 1


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