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Union Pacific 3985 Catches Fire

How many Big Boy locomotives are left?

Today, eight Big Boys survive, with most on static display at museums across the country. One of them, No. 4014, was re-acquired by Union Pacific and rebuilt to operating condition in 2019, regaining the title as the largest and most powerful operating steam locomotive in the world.

Union Pacific Big Boy - Wikipedia

What will happen to up 3985?

UP steam club article states 3985 "requires a frame up rebuild in the manner of 4014", ergo, it will be permanently retired. Financial cutbacks across railroad departments include the steam program. UP believe two active locomotive (and what locomotives they are) is sufficient for the moment.

UPRR announces retirement of 3985. - Railway Preservation News

Will 3985 be restored?

4014's restoration on May 1, 2019, No. 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

Will Up 3985 ever run again?

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