How Many UP Challengers Are Left?
two - The Challenger also became part of the Denver & Rio Grande, Northern Pacific, Spokane, Portland & Seattle, Western Maryland, the Western Pacific, and Great Northern railroads. Today, only two of the 252 Challengers built remain preserved. Union Pacific No. 3985 and No.
How many Challenger locomotives are left?
Preservation. Only two Challengers survive, both from the 4664-4 order built in 1943.
Union Pacific Challenger - Wikipedia
How many up challengers are there?
It is one of 105 Challengers built for Union Pacific between 1936 and 1943 and was, for many years, the only operating engine of its class in the world – the largest and most powerful operating steam locomotive. That title has transitioned to Big Boy No. 4014 now that No. 3985 is retired again.
UP No. 3985 - The Challenger - Union Pacific
Is up 844 still in service?
844 for special activities, the kernel of what has become the Union Pacific's heritage fleet. Today, it is one of UP's oldest serving locomotives and the only steam locomotive owned by a North American Class I railroad that has never been retired.
Union Pacific 844 - Wikipedia
What is the status of up 3985?
3985 was officially retired from excursion service in January 2020 due to its poor mechanical condition, with No. 4014 officially serving as the replacement for No. 3985.
Union Pacific 3985 - Wikipedia