@56BIGM You bet. from wikipedia Union Pacific Challenger
Built between 1936 and 1943, the Challengers were nearly 122 feet long and weighed more than one million pounds. Articulated like their big brother, the Union Pacific Big Boy, the Challengers had a 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement. ...with a 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement ....Two examples survive today: Union Pacific 3985, used for excursion services by Union Pacific and Union Pacific 3977, on static display in North Platte, NE.
@dgltowing Well we were thinking that this segment was cut from that 21 min video of 3985. But the quality is poor and, who knows, if 2664 is a Challenger locomotive also then it might be hard to tell which one exactly it is as 3985 is also a Challenger.
here is some text I cribbed from wikipedia. Well it's too long to post here so just look up "union pacific challenger' at wikipedia to get the short and dirty on the locomotive.
@gragor11 Yep..it's impressive right enough. For the full run click in U P Challenger then look up the video timed at 21:17. incidentally,there doesn't seem to be a definitive version of Warbash Cannonball...every artist seems to use different words. Not that it matters.
@crankbv1 Yes after a while I knew it looked familiar. That was one camera run whom ever it was who shot this video managed to get of that train running along like that. It is amazing to see how fast all that gear is moving on the drive mechanisims.
1 dislike??? who could NOT like this classic ??? I wish there was a "LOVE" button. I grew up hearing this song and what memories it brings back !! Wow !!!
OKOKOK...so I'm a Californian....but I feel American to the core when I hear this song and see this video...something that rarely happens here in CA....thanks....
@Cindybug57 it was probably a KU fan
TheMichaelDieker 1 week ago
@56BIGM You bet. from wikipedia Union Pacific Challenger
Built between 1936 and 1943, the Challengers were nearly 122 feet long and weighed more than one million pounds. Articulated like their big brother, the Union Pacific Big Boy, the Challengers had a 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement. ...with a 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement ....Two examples survive today: Union Pacific 3985, used for excursion services by Union Pacific and Union Pacific 3977, on static display in North Platte, NE.
gragor11 1 week ago
@dgltowing Well we were thinking that this segment was cut from that 21 min video of 3985. But the quality is poor and, who knows, if 2664 is a Challenger locomotive also then it might be hard to tell which one exactly it is as 3985 is also a Challenger.
here is some text I cribbed from wikipedia. Well it's too long to post here so just look up "union pacific challenger' at wikipedia to get the short and dirty on the locomotive.
great video and great song.
gragor11 1 week ago
It's interesting what Country has evolved into
FrankBrescher123 2 weeks ago
@gragor11 Yep..it's impressive right enough. For the full run click in U P Challenger then look up the video timed at 21:17. incidentally,there doesn't seem to be a definitive version of Warbash Cannonball...every artist seems to use different words. Not that it matters.
crankbv1 1 month ago
@crankbv1 Yes after a while I knew it looked familiar. That was one camera run whom ever it was who shot this video managed to get of that train running along like that. It is amazing to see how fast all that gear is moving on the drive mechanisims.
/watch?v=-Iy6rNMMN50
gragor11 1 month ago
heck yeah.
rayunseitig 1 month ago
Awesome music. Pure delight. Roy sang it to perfection for over 50 years.
pierregremdc 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Roy Acuff
1 dislike??? who could NOT like this classic ??? I wish there was a "LOVE" button. I grew up hearing this song and what memories it brings back !! Wow !!!
Cindybug57 2 months ago
OKOKOK...so I'm a Californian....but I feel American to the core when I hear this song and see this video...something that rarely happens here in CA....thanks....
masthead100 3 months ago